Mohamed Salah Leaves Egypt Camp Following Draw Against Angola in AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

Mohamed Salah left Egypt’s camp ahead of the match against South Sudan. The federation cites the artificial turf, while journalists in the country point to tension within the dressing room.

Salah Leaves Egypt After Draw Against Angola as Questions Grow

The Egypt national team will have to face its next match against South Sudan without Mohamed Salah, who left camp after the 0-0 draw against Angola in the opening round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Head coach Hossam Hassan had also substituted Salah around the 60th minute against Angola. After the match, the manager said the change was made for purely footballing reasons and ruled out an injury.

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Egyptian Federation Stands by Decision on Salah

According to the Egyptian Federation, the coaching staff and Salah had agreed before the match against Angola that the captain would not play in the following game in Juba. The decision was reportedly made with the intention of protecting the player due to the characteristics of the pitch.

The organization therefore maintains that Salah's departure was not a direct consequence of the 0-0 draw or any incident during the match.

The official explanation, however, comes at a difficult moment for Egypt. The team failed to score against Angola and will now have to face its next opponent without its main attacking reference, increasing attention around the decision.

Reports of Tension Inside the Dressing Room Grow

While the Federation maintains its position, Ahmed Abdel Basset, an Egyptian journalist, claimed there was tension inside the dressing room and said that Salah left camp calmly, avoiding involvement in a potential crisis.

These reports fueled further questions: Salah was substituted in the 60th minute, Egypt drew 0-0, and his departure was confirmed shortly afterward. The sequence of events turned what was presented as a precautionary decision into one of the main talking points surrounding the national team.

Egypt Will Face a Key Match Without Its Captain

The absence of Mohamed Salah changes the outlook for Egypt ahead of its next match. After dropping points against Angola, Hossam Hassan's side will have to respond against South Sudan without one of its main attacking references.

The goalless draw highlighted the need for the Pharaohs to improve their attacking output, while Salah's absence adds another challenge for the coaching staff. The team will have to find ways to create chances without its captain as it continues its path toward the AFCON 2027.

Key Takeaways From Salah's Departure

Salah will not play against South Sudan and left the Egypt camp after the 0-0 draw against Angola.
The Egyptian Federation says his absence had been agreed in advance because of the artificial playing surface in Juba.
Journalist Ahmed Abdel Basset reported tension inside the dressing room, although that version has not been confirmed by the Federation or Salah.