Egypt winger Amr Warda has been sent home from the Africa Cup of Nations hosts' squad due to disciplinary reasons, the Egypt Football Federation (EFA) confirmed on Wednesday.
The wideman was a second-half substitute in the Pharaohs’ 1-0 win over Zimbabwe in their Afcon opener on Friday, but recent allegations on social media has forced the nation’s federation into a decision.
"EFA President Hani Abou-Rida decided to exclude Warda from the camp after discussion with the team's technical and managerial staffs," read a statement on the EFA's official Twitter page.
"The decision was made to maintain discipline and concentration in the team.