Mohamed Salah Misses Egypt vs. South Sudan Match for a "Strange" Reason

- The Egyptian Football Association announced through its social media accounts on Saturday that Mohamed Salah will be rested for the "Pharaohs" match against South Sudan. The Football Association in Egypt clarified that the reason for resting Salah is due to the "tartan" pitch that will host the match on September 29, as part of the second round of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Egyptian Federation revealed that Mohamed Salah agreed with the coaching staff at the beginning of the international break not to play in this match, as coach Hossam Hassan prefers to "preserve the player." The 34-year-old star participated in the "Pharaohs" match against Angola last Friday, which ended in a goalless draw.

Signs of dissatisfaction were evident on Salah's face after the final whistle, and he was seen exchanging greetings with the fans of his national team.