Salah scores twice as Egypt and Nigeria win Afcon 2027 qualifiers
Nigeria beat Tanzania to boost their hopes of reaching the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, while Mohamed Salah scores twice as Egypt cruise to victory over Malawi.
Egypt secured a victory over Malawi during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, highlighted by two goals from Mohamed Salah, according to BBC Sport.
Nigeria's Super Eagles defeated Tanzania 3-1 to bolster their hopes of reaching the tournament. Punch and Punch Nigeria report that substitute Tolu Arokodare scored a brace during the match held at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. BBC Sport Football adds that both of Arokodare's goals came in the second half.
During the first half of the match, Nigeria suffered an injury setback when Zadok Yohanna was forced off in the 30th minute, according to Premium Times.
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