Egypt national team striker Ahmed "Kouka" Hassan has been confirmed to be out of action for a week after an injury during Sunday s game between Egypt and Uganda, the Egyptian Football Federation (EFA) announced.
The 26-year-old striker sustained an ankle injury and received treatment at the 20th minute of the game after being accidently kicked by an Uganda player, but unfortunately was substituted 5 minutes later since he wasn t able to continue the game.
"Medical scans have shown that Kouka suffers from a strong bruised ankle and he will be out of comission for 7 to 5 days with his treatment program starting yesterday," read a statement by the EFA released on Monday.
Egypt has defeated Uganda 2-0 on Sunday, by the goals of Mohamed Salah, and Ahmed Elmohamady, assuring the lead of Group 1 with 3 victories.
Egypt will also play their remaining games at the Nations Cup with only two goalkeepers after third-choice goalie Mahmoud Gennesh ruptured an Achilles tendon during a training session on Friday.
