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Mohamed Salah tops Egypt’s all-time goalscoring chart [Top 5]

Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah broke Egypt's all-time scoring record with two goals on Friday. Salah achieved this feat after Egypt thrashed Malawi 5-0 in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The Trabzonspor winger's first goal, which put him level with Hossam Hassan, came before he scored his landmark 70th goal with a Panenka penalty in […] Mohamed Salah tops Egypt’s all-time goalscoring chart…

Mohamed Salah tops Egypt’s all-time goalscoring chart [Top 5]

Egypt secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Malawi in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, as Mohamed Salah netted twice to become the nation's all-time leading scorer with 70 goals. The 34-year-old former Liverpool star secured a late header and a penalty in added time, surpassing Hossam Hassan's goal tally. Hassan earlier scored a goal and assisted Omar Marmoush and Nasser Maher, who set Egypt on course for a 3-0 halftime lead.

Morocco thrashed Niger 5-1 in Casablanca, with substitute Tolu Arokodaro scoring twice within eight minutes, while Nigeria bounced back from a 3-0 defeat with a 4-1 win over Tanzania, thanks to goals from Alhassan Yusuf, Alphonce Msanga, and Arokodaro. Tunisia lost 2-0 to Libya, and Kenya snatched a 2-2 draw away to South Africa.

Despite starting bottom of their Group, Nigeria now have a clear path to the 2027 AFCON after victories over Tanzania and Madagascar. Tunisia's campaign faces significant challenges, with three away fixtures remaining.

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