Egypt Snatch Difficult 2-1 Win Against Zimbabwe in AFCON Opener with Late Goal
22 December 2025at21:56
The Egyptian national team secured a difficult 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe in their opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage, which took place this Monday evening.
Zimbabwe opened the scoring in the 20th minute through Prince Dube, before Omar Marmoush equalized for Egypt in the 64th minute.
In stoppage time (90+1'), Liverpool player Mohamed Salah scored the second goal for 'The Pharaohs,' securing the win for his national team.
