The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has fined Egypt $5,000 after the players and technical staff failed to engage the media following their clash with Zimbabwe.
Hossam Hassan’s side won the thrilling contest 2-1.
The players and their officials shunned the media in the mixed zone after the game.
The action, according to CAF, was a clear violation of their media obligations.
CAF warned Egypt that it will face heavier sanctions if it repeats the same action in subsequent games at AFCON 2025.
The seven-time champions will face the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in their second group game on Friday (today).
