Aboutrika protest sparks warning

Egypt midfielder Mohamed Aboutrika has been warned for making a political statement during his team's Africa Cup of Nations match on Saturday.

Aboutrika lifted his Egypt shirt after scoring against Sudan to reveal a T-shirt bearing the message "Sympathy with Gaza.

A top Confederation of African Football (Caf) official said.

"A letter has been written to him."

"It gives him a strong warning over the message on his undershirt on Saturday."

Aboutrika was protesting against Isreal's 10-day blockade of Hamas ruled territory.