Officials at Ismaily SC have declined the leave request submitted by Togolese player Yaw Anor, seeking a one-week break to visit his family during this period.
The refusal is attributed to the team’s busy schedule due to their participation in the League Cup.
Anor had requested a one-week leave to return to his home country, but the application was rejected for two main reasons.
Firstly, the team is fully engaged in the ongoing League Cup, and secondly, there is apprehension about the player not returning promptly due to his outstanding financial dues.
Ismaily SC secured a 2-0 victory against Borfuad in a friendly match held on Thursday evening at the Ismailia Stadium.
This match was part of the team’s preparations for the upcoming League Cup encounter against Al Dakhleya.
Hazem Marzi and Amr El-Sayed were the scorers for Ismaily in this friendly fixture, in which coach Ihab Galal fielded all players who did not participate in the league match against Al Masry.
The Egyptian League Cup draw placed Ismaily in Group 3 alongside Ceramica, ENPPI, and Al Dakhleya.
The teams were ranked based on their performance in the previous season, with Ceramica leading Group A as the defending champions.
As Ismaily SC navigates the complexities of the League Cup, the decision to deny Yaw Anor’s leave highlights the team’s commitment to maintaining focus and cohesion during this crucial phase of the competition.
