Dream - National Team Doctor (Timnas) Indonesian Soccer Indonesia U-23 Alfan Asyhar, revealed the condition of striker Witan Sulaeman after his head received five stitches due to a collision with Guinea player Issiaga Camara in the Olympic 2024 playoff match, Thursday, May 9, 2024 night. The horrifying incident happened in the 24th minute of the Olympic 2024 playoff match when Witan Sulaeman's head was butted by Issiaga Camara.

As a result, Witan's head was leaking and had to be wrapped in bandages by the Indonesian medical team. Despite bleeding from the head, Witan continued the match until the end. However, after the match, Witan Sulaeman had to receive further treatment from the Indonesian medical team. Witan was reported to have received five stitches on his leaking head.

"After the injury incident, Witan Sulaeman underwent stitching on the scalp with 5 stitches," said Alfan Asyhar in his Instagram post, Friday, May 10, 2024. "During the stitching process, Witan was accompanied via video call by his beloved wife and children with continuous recitation of sholawat," he added.

In this match, Indonesia lost through a penalty goal scored by Ilaix Moriba in the 29th minute. Until the end of the match, no additional goals were created. Indonesia lost 0-1 to Guinea and the hope of qualifying for the 2024 Olympics vanished.