JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN — Sudan national team captain Bakhit Khamis Nemira has sustained a left medial thigh injury during Sudan’s 1-0 victory over Ethiopia in their opening AFCON 2027 Group J qualifier at Juba National Stadium on Friday evening.
The Sudanese full-back was forced off in the 61st minute after sustaining the injury, with Ahmed Abdelmonem Noor immediately coming on as his replacement.
According to a reliable source close to the Sudan national team, Khamis suffered a left medial thigh muscle injury accompanied by hematoma and swelling.
The source told Sports Hunter South Sudan that the Sudan captain travelled with the national team to Mozambique and is expected to travel from there to Egypt, where he will undergo further medical treatment and surgery.
Khamis’ injury comes at a difficult point for the Falcons, who began their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign with a victory over Ethiopia.
Sudan will face Mozambique in their next Group J qualifier as the Falcons continue their campaign for a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Sports Hunter South Sudan will continue to monitor Khamis’ condition and provide updates as further medical information becomes available.
This report is based on information from a source close to the Sudan national team.
The reported diagnosis and surgery plan have not yet been independently confirmed by the Sudan Football Association or the player’s medical team.