Egypt Star Under Investigation After His Friend Sat for Examination on His Behalf While on AFCON Duties

• Mohamed Mustafa is now under police investigation after his friend was arrested in Egypt over examination malpractice
• The Galatasary man was said to be studying for an Information Technology qualification at the Higher Institute for Management and Information Technology in Giza
• It was gathered that while he represented his country at AFCON, Mostafa allegedly reached out to his friend to sit for the exam on his behalf

Ahead of the AFCON 2021 quarter-final match against Morocco, FourFourTwo are reporting that a member of the Pharaohs is under police investigation

Mostafa Mohamed who has featured in all Egypt’s games at the ongoing continental showpiece in Cameroon reportedly asked his friend to sit for an exam on his behalf.

GOAL reports that the 24-year-old is currently studying for an IT award, but he had reached out to a neighbour and friend while on international duty.

It was gathered that Mohamed is studying for an Information Technology qualification at the Higher Institute for Management and Information Technology in Giza.

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The player completed 90 minutes in their game against Ivory Coast before he was substituted just before the start of extra-time as his side reach the quarter-final.

Local outlet Youm7 says that Mohamed has had three previous exams completed by a replacement – despite the stand-in in question having apparently claimed this is a one-time arrangement. Mohamed's neighbour said.

“He is my friend and his future is going to be destroyed if he doesn't take the exam. I just wanted to help, this is the first time I do it.”

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