Pyramids defender hospitalized after head injury

Mahmoud Merhi, a defender for the Egyptian club Pyramids, was transferred to a hospital in Nairobi after sustaining an injury during his team's match against Gor Mahia of Kenya in the first leg of the CAF Champions League. He was involved in a strong collision to the head during a tussle with Gor Mahia's forward, which led to him leaving the field in the 20th minute. He underwent examinations and imaging to assess the extent of his injury. His condition is still under evaluation by the medical team, and no further details have been provided regarding the injury or his final status.