{
  "id": 19957801,
  "title": "Mohamed Salah breaks Egypt scoring record after hitting double in rout of Malawi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/mohamed-salah-breaks-egypt-scoring-record-after-hitting-double-in-19957801",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T09:08:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/11/14/mohamed-salah-breaks-egypt-scoring-record-after-hitting-double-in-rout-of-malawi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mohamed Salah has shattered Egypt's all-time scoring record, netting a brace in a dominant 5-0 victory over Malawi in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The 34-year-old's performance saw him become the country's top goalscorer with 70 goals in 123 appearances. Salah's double came in the 61st and 66th minutes, extending Egypt's lead from a goal by Nasser Maher just six minutes into the match. The win puts Egypt three points ahead of Angola at the top of Group B, while Morocco maintained their perfect record in Group A with a 5-1 win over Niger.",
  "summary": "Mohamed Salah has broken the all-time Egypt scoring record after his double ensured Ali Maher's reign as manager started in style after the Pharoahs demolished Malawi 5-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday. Maher had only been in charge six days following the exit of Hossam Hassan but his team produced a ruthless performance at Cairo International Stadium. Nasser Maher put Egypt…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}