Pyramids FC's convincing 4-0 victory over Al-Merrikh in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League was overshadowed by the injury to Nadhir Benbouali. After coming on and scoring, the Algerian forward had to leave the pitch in the 77th minute while building on a series of promising performances.
The medical report from the Egyptian club indicates a hamstring tear. Further tests are needed to clarify the severity of the injury and the expected duration of his absence. So far, no return date has been specified.
This injury comes at a critical time for the former Paradou AC player. Excluded from the last gathering of the Algerian national team due to a physical issue, Benbouali seemed to be on the verge of a return to the squad. His three goals in his last four appearances with Pyramids FC had boosted his chances.
With two weeks until the next gathering of the Greens, the 26-year-old striker must now wait for the test results to understand his recovery prospects. The length of his unavailability could impact his chances of being included in the next selection by the coach.
