Egypt Football Association Sacrifice Calf Ahead of AFCON Round of 16 Clash Against DR Congo

• The Egyptian FA are preparing ahead of their game against DR Congo
• Egypt are yet to win a game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
• The former champions progressed with three draws from their group

The Egyptian Football Federation has reportedly sacrificed a calf ahead of the knockout stages of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The seven-time champions are winless in three games at the tournament but managed to progress after finishing second in Group B behind Cape Verde.

Egypt will face two-time AFCON winners DR Congo in the round of 16 in San Pedro on Sunday without talismanic forward Mohamed Salah and goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy.

According to reports, the EFA Board shared the meat to the needy in hopes of avoiding further injuries while seeking their first win of the tournament.

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The Egyptians are noted for following their Islamic customs, and sacrificing animals at major tournaments is not new when it comes to the Africa Cup of Nations.

The North Africans arrived in San Pedro on Friday as preparations began ahead of the match on Sunday.

"The Egyptian national team arrives in the city of San Pedro in preparation for facing the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Egyptian national football team, led by Portuguese Rui Vitoria, arrived in the city of San Pedro in preparation for facing the Democratic Republic of Congo at 10 pm next Sunday - Cairo time - in the round of 16 match for the 2024 African Cup of Nations. The Egyptian national team flight was delayed in taking off from Abidjan Airport for an hour," wrote the Egypt FA on social media.

Egypt drew against Mozambique, Ghana and Cape Verde in all three matches in their group.

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El Shenawy ruled out of AFCON

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Egypt's AFCON campaign has been rocked by injuries with goalkeeper, Mohamed El Shenawy suffering a knock in the final Group A game against Cape Verde.

The Al Ahly goalkeeper was forced off late in the game as the Pharaohs shared the spoils with the group leaders in a thrilling encounter in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

El Shenawy was replaced by Mohamed Abou 'Gabaski' Gabal in the final minute of injury time.