Elneny is ready for the final, Abdel-Shafi out -Egypt’s NT doctor

Mohamed Elneny is back from an injury, just in time to take part in the African Cup final on Sunday, the team doctor told ON Sports TV interview.

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Mohamed Elneny missed the 2 last games for Egypt in the African Cup of Nations against Morocco and Burkina Faso in the quarter final and semi final after injuring his calf in training.

“Mohamed Elneny has a big chance to play in the final,” Egypt doctor Ayman Aboul-Ela told ON Sports TV on Wednesday.

Left-back Abdel-Shafi, who sustained an ankle injury in Egypt’s 1-0 group-stage win over Uganda, still out of service.

Egypt has a long list of injuries that also includes keeper Ahmed El-Shenawi and strikers Marwan Mohsen and Ahmed Kouka.

It’s not yet clear whether Sporting Braga striker Kouka will be available for the final as he suffers from pelvic problems.