Late Salah Strike Seals Egypt's 2-1 Triumph as Injury Fears Loom
22 December 2025
Injury update
Dr. Mohamed Abu El-Ala, the head of Egypt's medical staff, outlined the injuries suffered by two Pharaohs players during Monday night's clash with Zimbabwe.
Match moments in the Group B opener
Egypt beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in the opening round of Group B at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Zimbabwe took the lead after 20 minutes through Prince Dube, but Omar Marmoush equalised in the 63rd minute.
Captain Mohamed Salah struck the late winner in the 90th minute to seal three crucial points.
Abu El-Ala said that Mustafa Mohamed and Mohamed Hamdi sustained strong bruising during the encounter.
He added that the duo will undergo further tests in the coming hours to determine whether they can be fit for Friday's clash with South Africa.
Officials emphasized that the plan is to monitor progress in the next hours before Friday's game.
Fans will hope for quick recoveries as the Pharaohs chase another win.
Punchline 1: In the medical thriller of AFCON, the only thing more dramatic than the goal is the bandage budget.
Punchline 2: If Salah keeps delivering late, the headlines will start charging him a late fee at the box office.
