In a heated opening match of Group B of the 2025 African Cup of Nations, Egypt produced an exciting comeback within the second half to safe a 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe.
Egypt went into the sport as favorites to win the title, however they discovered themselves trailing at Agadir’s Stade Adrar and in the end relied on the brilliance of captain Mohamed Salah to grab all three factors within the ultimate minute.
The victory gave coach Hossam Hassan’s aspect the proper begin of their quest for a record-extending eighth continental title.
Mohamed Salah scores the profitable aim for Egypt
Egypt dominated within the early phases and regardless of Salah creating a number of possibilities for Trezeguet, Prince Dube scored within the twentieth minute to offer the Warriors a 1-0 lead going into the half-time break.
Egypt confirmed new depth within the second half, pushing Zimbabwe deep into their very own half.
The strain lastly acquired by way of within the 63rd minute when Manchester Metropolis striker Omar Marmouche scored the equalizer.
Because the clock ticked in direction of full-time, it appeared like Zimbabwe would possibly win a historic draw.
However within the 91st minute, Mohamed Salah reminded the world why he stays the talisman of Egyptian soccer.
Salah collected a move on the sting of the world, thwarted a problem from teenager Hadebe and clinically slotted the ball into the aim, sending the away followers right into a frenzy.
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Salah’s efficiency proves he isn’t Liverpool’s drawback
Past Egypt’s three factors, Mohamed Salah continues to make headlines away from the Premier League.
The Egyptian has surprisingly struggled when it comes to aim output for Liverpool this season. Nevertheless, his efficiency in opposition to Zimbabwe means that his decline in type in entrance of aim has extra to do with Arne Slott’s techniques than a decline in participant potential.
This level is additional supported by his constant manufacturing with the nationwide staff. Salah scored three targets in World Cup qualifiers between September and October and had an ideal begin to the AFCON.
His current efficiency within the 2-0 win over Brighton served as a reminder to Slott and his critics that he stays Liverpool’s most harmful asset.
Salah’s future with the membership stays the topic of intense media scrutiny because the January switch window approaches.
It stays to be seen whether or not issues will enhance at Anfield after AFCON, however the King of Egypt exhibits no indicators of slowing down on the worldwide stage.
