Egypt’s Manager Faces Suspension After Confrontation with Referee in Tense Match Against Cameroon

Carlos Queiroz, the Egypt national football team manager, will be absent from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Senegal after being sent off during the semi-final against Cameroon.

Egypt triumphed over the tournament favourites in a dramatic penalty shootout after a tense and sluggish semi-final match, which ended in a draw. The victory has set up a highly anticipated final on Sunday, where Egypt, with seven AFCON titles, will face off against Senegal, who have never won the competition.

Queiroz, a seasoned international coach, was dismissed in the second half of the match following repeated confrontations with referee Bakary Gassama. The tension escalated when an incident occurred between Egypt’s Ramadan Sobhi and Cameroon’s Nouhou Tolo, which led Queiroz to call for Tolo’s red card.

The situation nearly led to Egypt’s assistant coach, Rodger De Sa, being sent off as well, though he was only issued a yellow card. Consequently, Queiroz will be unable to lead his team from the sidelines during the final, adding an additional layer of drama to an already heated match-up between two of Africa’s footballing giants.

The AFCON final will take on extra significance, with Egypt seeking to claim their eighth title, while Senegal aim for their first-ever victory.