CAF Bans Egypt Pair Before Super Eagles Clash

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended Egypt midfielder Marwan Attia and forward Salah Mohsen ahead of the playoff against Nigeria. CAF said the bans stem from post-match conduct, including gestures by Attia suggesting referees had been bribed and mocking gestures by Mohsen toward Senegalese journalists.

Both players will miss the Egypt-Nigeria game in Casablanca and remain suspended for Egypt’s next CAF fixture. Attia has featured in four matches, scoring once and assisting once, while Mohsen appeared in the group-stage finale against Angola as captain.