The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) announced on Friday that it had accepted Amr Warda’s “apology” and reinstated him to the national football team. In a statement, EFA said Warda will continue with the national team for the duration of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after the end of the group stage. This means Warda will miss Egypt’s third group stage match against Uganda that will be held on Sunday 30 June, but will appear in the round of 16 knockout stage which Egypt has already qualified for. According to the EFA meeting was held on Thursday at the camp of the Egyptian team participating at AFCON, where a number of players reportedly called for Warda’s return and forgiveness. The meeting was held in the presence of Egypt’s Minister of Youth and Sports Ashraf Sobhi and EFA President Hany Abo Rida. Following the meeting, the EFA decided to revert on its decision to expel Warda from the national team, limiting the expulsion to the AFCON group stage. Reports had been swirling on social media for the past 24 hours of Warda’s return, with many on social media criticizing the decision….
