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Salah's Last-Gasp Stunner: Egypt's Historic AFCON Moment vs Zimbabwe

23 December 2025

Salah's Last-Gasp Stunner: Egypt's Historic AFCON Moment vs Zimbabwe
Salah's late strike fires Egypt to a crucial AFCON win against Zimbabwe.

Match recap

Mohamed Salah, captain of Egypt, delivered a brilliant performance as he netted the winner for the Pharaohs against Zimbabwe in the opening group stage of AFCON 2025.

Salah struck a stoppage-time goal to give Egypt three crucial points in the continental tournament.

Records and significance

He achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first Egyptian to score in five consecutive AFCON editions.

The Liverpool forward has now found the net in 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025.

The second milestone is reaching eight goals for Egypt in AFCON history.

He surpassed the late Hassan Shazli and Taher Abu Zeid, and sits level with Ahmed Hassan for now.

The third milestone is narrowing the gap to the all-time top scorer for Egypt, six goals behind Hassan's 69.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the key moment of the match?

Salah's stoppage-time goal in the 90th minute secured three points for Egypt.

How many AFCON editions has Salah scored in consecutively?

Five consecutive AFCON editions (2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025).

How close is Salah to the Egypt all-time top scorer?

He is six goals away from Hassan's 69 for the national team.