Mohamed Salah has apologized to supporters of Egypt in the aftermath of their elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Pharaohs were defeated 1-0 by South Africa on Saturday evening, courtesy of an 85th minute strike by Thembinkosi Lorch.
Having been touted as favorites to claim the showpiece, the fans have to live with the disappointment of the nation’s early elimination.
Taking to his Twitter account, Salah empathized with supporters before revealing his personal disappointment as well.
“Very sad by our early elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations,” Salah began in the tweet.