FIFA have suspended Al Ahly star duo Hussein El-Shahat and Mahmoud Kahraba from their FIFA Club World Cup third-placed playoff. As they violated Covid-19 protocol measures.

Al Ahly lost 2-0 to reigning European champions Bayern Munich in the Club World Cup semi-finals. As Polish star Robert Lewandowski scored a goal in each half.

However, following the final whistle, people could see El-Shahat and Kahraba shaking hands with Al Ahly legend Mohamed Aboutrika in the stands.

Due to the players’ breach of the precautionary measures, FIFA has suspended them from the third-placed playoff against Copa Libertadores champions Palmeiras on Thursday, 11th February.

El-Shahat and Kahraba both started the semi-final and impressed before being substituted.

El-Shahat has been one of Al Ahly’s best performers in the tournament to date. He scored their only goal against Al-Duhail in the opening round. While Kahraba led the team’s attacking line against Bayern Munich and caused the Bavarian defence trouble.

Coach Pitso Mosimane now faces a head-scratcher as how best to replace the pair.