Egypt’s Warda sent home for breach of discipline

By: The Associated Press Posted:

Advertisement

Advertise with us

CAIRO - Egypt has sent midfielder Amr Warda home due to a breach of discipline and he will miss the rest of the African Cup of Nations.

Read this article for free:


or

Already have an account? Log in here »

To continue reading, please subscribe:

Subscribe and receive a limited-edition Free Press branded hat or tote.

Digital Subscription

One year of digital access for only $205*

  • Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
  • Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
  • Access News Break, our award-winning app
  • Play interactive puzzles

*First annual payment billed as $205.00 + GST for one year. This annual subscription will automatically renew at $233.00 + GST every 52 weeks (10% off the regular annual price of $259.35). Offer available to new and qualified returning subscribers only. Cancel any time.

To continue reading, please subscribe:

Add Free Press access to your Brandon Sun subscription for only an additional

$1 for the first 4 weeks*

  • Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
  • Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
  • Access News Break, our award-winning app
  • Play interactive puzzles
Start now

*Your next Brandon Sun subscription payment will increase by $1.00 and you will be charged $17.95 plus GST for four weeks. After four weeks, your payment will increase to $24.95 plus GST every four weeks.

Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 26/06/2019 (2652 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

CAIRO – Egypt has sent midfielder Amr Warda home due to a breach of discipline and he will miss the rest of the African Cup of Nations.

The Egyptian Football Association said ahead of the host nation’s game against Congo on Wednesday that Warda had been expelled in order to maintain “discipline, commitment and focus” in the squad.

Warda is alleged to have sent lewd messages to women on social media, although the EFA did not give precise reasons for his expulsion.

FILE - In this Friday, June 15, 2018 file photo, Egypt's Amr Warda watches the ball during their group A match against Uruguay at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Yekaterinburg Arena in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Egypt has expelled midfielder Amr Warda from its squad for the rest of the African Cup of Nations for a beach of discipline after he allegedly sexually harassed women on social media. The Egyptian Football Association said Wednesday, June 26, 2019 and just hours before the host's game against Congo that Warda had been thrown out in order to maintain
FILE - In this Friday, June 15, 2018 file photo, Egypt's Amr Warda watches the ball during their group A match against Uruguay at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Yekaterinburg Arena in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Egypt has expelled midfielder Amr Warda from its squad for the rest of the African Cup of Nations for a beach of discipline after he allegedly sexually harassed women on social media. The Egyptian Football Association said Wednesday, June 26, 2019 and just hours before the host's game against Congo that Warda had been thrown out in order to maintain "discipline, commitment and focus" in the team.(AP Photo/Mark Baker, file)

He was a second-half substitute in Egypt’s 1-0 win over Zimbabwe in the tournament’s opening game on Friday.

More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/apf-Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Related Articles

Horan out of the starting lineup for the 2nd straight game Host Brazil still looking for right balance in Copa América
Brazil's coach Tite gives instructions from the sideline during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match against Paraguay at the Arena do Gremio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Thursday, June 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Italy, Netherlands try to advance in heat wave
Netherlands goalkeeper Sari Van Veenendaal, center left, is joined by coach Sarina Wiegman as she gives a team talk before the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan at the Roazhon Park, in Rennes, France, Tuesday, June 25, 2019. (AP Photo/David Vincent)
Uruguay counting on experience to beat Peru in Copa América
Uruguay's Luis Suarez (9) and teammates acknowledge the fans at the end of a Copa America Group C soccer match against Chile at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, June 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
President says Colombia will host 2020 Copa America final
Colombia soccer players celebrate Gustavo Cuellar's goal against Paraguay during a Copa America Group B soccer match at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Sunday, June 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)
Salah helps Warda get reinstated in Egypt's national team
Egypt's Mohamed Salah reacts after he scored during the group A soccer match between Egypt and DR Congo at the Africa Cup of Nations at Cairo International Stadium in Cairo, Egypt, Wednesday, June 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Impact think best is yet to come
Orlando City SC's Nani scores a penalty kick against Montreal Impact's goalkeper Evan Bush during first half MLS soccer action in Montreal on June1, 2019. Goalkeeper Evan Bush believes the Montreal Impact have yet to realize their full potential. Sitting second in the MLS Eastern Conference, the Impact (9-7-3) have a chance to go top of the table with a victory against defending champions Atlanta United FC (8-6-2) on the road on Saturday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Nova Scotia teen impresses for Toronto FC
Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson (12) battles for the ball against Toronto FC forward Jacob Shaffelburg (24) during second half MLS soccer action in Toronto, on June 26, 2019. Jacob Shaffelburg's first exposure to the pressure of being a starter for Toronto FC was on the overwhelming side. He admitted his nerves got the better of him in the minutes leading up to his debut in front of the 24,598-strong home crowd against Atlanta United at BMO Field on Wednesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj
Whitecaps searching for rare road win in Seattle
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Yordi Reyna, left, takes a shot as FC Dallas defender Matt Hedges (24) attempts to block during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Frisco, Texas, Wednesday, June 26, 2019. The Vancouver Whitecaps have shown they can rally, completing last-minute come backs to snatch points from opponents multiple times this season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Tony Gutierrez
AC Milan withdraws from Europa League for finance breaches
FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2018 file photo, then AC Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso walks during a Group F Europa League soccer match between Olympiakos and AC Milan at Georgios Karaiskakis stadium in the port of Piraeus, near Athens. AC Milan’s decision Friday, June 28, 2019 to voluntarily remove itself from next season’s Europa League to pay for UEFA financial fair play breaches has received the consent of the Court of Arbitration for Sport. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris, file)
Brazil beats Paraguay in shootout in Copa América quarters
Brazil's Everton, left, vies for the ball with Paraguay's Juan Escobar, center, during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match at the Arena do Gremio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Thursday, June 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Advertisement Advertise With Us

Report Error Submit a Tip

Advertisement

Learn more about Winnipeg Free Press Advertising solutions

Soccer

LOAD SOCCER ARTICLES