Egypt striker Mohamed Salah has been provided tight private security while in Kenya ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Harambee Stars.
The Liverpool star was seen guarded by four heavily built men wearing black suits as the Pharaohs arrived on Tuesday night.
Security operatives swung into action immediately Salah came out of the airport heading into the waiting bus, as four strong men in black suits surrounded him and protected the Liverpool striker from even taking selfies with fans, who had waited for the team’s arrival.
According to Goal, extra security was assigned to Salah via the Egyptian Embassy in Kenya.
“Ahead of their trip to Kenya, the national association reached out to the Egyptian Embassy in Kenya and requested to make sure they provide enough security specifically for the player [Salah] and it was granted,” a source from the Egyptian Embassy, who did not want to be named said.
The source, however, did not give further details as to why the association only selected Salah for extra security.
“The request we know was only made for Mohamed [Salah], I don’t know about the rest or any other player,” the source further explained.