Mohamed Salah Makes History: First Egyptian to Score in 5 Consecutive AFCONs

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News18•24-12-2025, 12:48
Mohamed Salah Makes History: First Egyptian to Score in 5 Consecutive AFCONs
- •Mohamed Salah became the first Egyptian player to score in five consecutive African Cup of Nations editions.
- •His 91st-minute strike secured a 2-1 victory for Egypt against Zimbabwe, marking a winning start in Morocco.
- •Salah's record spans the 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025 AFCON tournaments.
- •This achievement places him alongside legends like Didier Drogba and Yaya Toure.
- •At 33, Salah aims to lift the Africa Cup after previous final losses and has opportunities to extend his record in future tournaments.
Why It Matters: Mohamed Salah sets a historic AFCON scoring record, leading Egypt to victory and eyeing future glory.
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