Salah scores twice to create record as Egypt crush Malawi
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 14 — Mohamed Salah scored twice as Egypt routed Malawi 5-0 in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier...
Mohamed Salah scored twice in Egypt's 5-0 victory over Malawi in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, becoming the country's leading all-time scorer with 70 goals. Former Liverpool star Salah scored with a far-post header on 84 minutes and a penalty five minutes later, overtaking Hossam Hassan's record. Hassan scored just before the hour mark, prompting Egypt coach Hossam Hassan's dismissal.
Egypt took a 3-0 lead by halftime with goals from Nasser Maher, Omar Marmoush, and Mohamed Hany. Morocco defeated Niger 5-1, while Nigeria beat Tanzania 3-1, and Kenya held South Africa to a 2-2 draw. Nigeria's Tolu Arokodaro scored twice in a span of eight minutes, lifting the Super Eagles to six points in Group L. Tunisia lost 2-0 to Libya, and Kenya snatched a 2-2 draw with South Africa. Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, and Madagascar will battle for the final 2027 AFCON spot.
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