Mohamed Salah silenced the noise surrounding his Anfield future by netting a dramatic added-time winner to secure Egypt a 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe. The Africa Cup of Nations thriller in Agadir saw the record seven-time champions narrowly avoid a major upset in their Group B opener.
Despite Egypt’s early dominance, Zimbabwe stunned the crowd in the 20th minute when Prince Dube fired a low strike past Mohamed El Shenawy. The “Warriors” defended their lead heroically until the 63rd minute, when Omar Marmoush finally found the equalizer to restore hope for Hossam Hassan’s side.
Just as the match seemed destined for a draw, Salah pounced on a loose ball in the box to beat 40-year-old goalkeeper Washington Arubi with a clinical finish. The goal provided a much-needed boost for the superstar, who arrived in Morocco following a public fallout with Liverpool manager Arne Slot.
The hard-fought win leaves the Pharaohs level on three points with South Africa at the top of the group standings. While the performance raised questions about Egypt’s defensive stability, the enduring brilliance of their captain ensures they remain the team to beat in Morocco.
