Egypt legend El-Hadary cut from Pharaohs' Afcon campThe iconic goalkeeper has contracted coronavirus on the eve of the Africa Cup of NationsLegendary Egypt goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary will not be joining the Pharaohs at the Africa Cup of Nations after contracting coronavirus. The stopper was due to join the North African giants as a goalkeeper coach for the tournament in Cameroon, but Covid-19 has put paid to his chances of joining Carlos Queiroz’s side. In a statement received by GOAL, the Egyptian federation have confirmed that the veteran will not take part in their Afcon campaign. “Positive [results] for [Essam] El-Hadary and [goalkeeper Mohamed] Abou Gabal,” read an Egyptian Football Association statement as received by GOAL. On that occasion, a side containing Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah was dispatched by current Afcon hosts Cameroon 2-1.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 07, 2022 16:06 UTC