New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- Mohamed Salah will not travel with Egypt to South Sudan for Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier after the Egyptian Football Association confirmed the captain is being rested.

The 34-year-old started Friday's 0-0 draw with Angola in Cairo and came off midway through the second half. The federation said the South Sudan call was already agreed before that match, and that coach Hossam Hassan's staff chose to protect him rather than risk a midweek game on synthetic turf at Juba Stadium.

The EFA posted the explanation on Saturday.

"The Egypt national team's technical staff, led by Hossam Hassan, has decided to rest Mohamed Salah for the match against South Sudan scheduled for September 29 because of the playing s...