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Egypt's Gennesh ruled out of Afcon 2019 after Achilles rupture

Egypt goalkeeper Mahmoud Gennesh has been ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after rupturing his Achilles tendon on Friday.

The shot-stopper was an unused substitute in wins against Zimbabwe and DR Congo.

Gennesh’s injury was confirmed by the Egypt Football Association (EFA) and Javier Aguirre’s men will have to proceed with Mohamed El-Shenawy and Ahmed El-Shenawy for the rest of the competition.

"Scans showed that Gennesh has suffered a rupture to his Achilles tendon. It will be difficult for the player to continue in the tournament," the Egyptian FA stated on their official Twitter page.