Salah becomes Egypt's all-time leading goalscorer
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 00:13 · Archive
Mohamed Salah has become Egypt's all-time leading goalscorer with 70 international goals.
Mohamed Salah has become Egypt's all-time leading goalscorer, surpassing former captain Hossam Hassan's record. Salah scored twice late in Egypt's 5-0 victory over Malawi in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers for the 2027 tournament, taking his international tally to 70 goals. New coach Ali Maher began his tenure with a comprehensive victory in Cairo that put Egypt top of Group B.
Tunisia's difficulties in the qualification campaign continued with a 2-0 home defeat to Libya in Sfax. Ali Youssef scored from a penalty on the stroke of halftime, with Hamdou El Houni adding a second in the 62nd minute. Tunisia were the only one of Africa's ten teams at this year's World Cup to exit following the group stage, and they fired coach Sabri Lamouchi after their opening defeat.
The loss left Tunisia with two points at the halfway stage of their Group H campaign and in danger of missing next year's finals, which would end their record run of 17 successive appearances. Coach Mouin Chaabani's position is also under threat. Nigeria and Cape Verde, who had both made disappointing starts to qualifying, secured victories: Nigeria beat Tanzania 3-1 with striker Tolu Arokodare scoring twice, while Cape Verde defeated Liberia 4-2.
How it is being reported
- Salah breaks Egypt record, Tunisia's woes continueStriker Mohamed Salah has added another honour to his glittering career by becoming Egypt's all-time leading goalscorer.The West Australian · 13 Nov, 23:46
- Salah breaks Egypt record, Tunisia's woes continueStriker Mohamed Salah has added another honour to his glittering career by becoming Egypt's all-time leading goalscorer.Perth Now · 13 Nov, 23:46
In this story: Mohamed Salah · Egypt · Hossam Hassan · Malawi · Tunisia · Libya · Nigeria · Cape Verde
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