The oldest Africa Cup of Nations player Essam El Hadary is Egypt’s only fit goalkeeper in Gabon after injuries to Ahmed El Shenawy and Sherif Ekramy.
El Hadary, who has just turned 44, came off the bench in Tuesday’s 0-0 draw with Mali when El Shenawy hurt himself.
In doing so he beat the 2006 record of 39-year-old compatriot Hossam Hassan as the oldest to play at the finals.
But with no back-up for El Hadary, Egypt could seek dispensation to call up another goalkeeper to their squad.
It is understood that El Shenawy has been ruled out for the duration of the tournament in Gabon, which runs until 5 February, while the extent of Ekramy’s injury is unclear.
Ekramy was not fit to be considered for their opening Group D match on Tuesday, having picked up a problem a couple of days before.
