Salah Joins Elite African World Cup Scorers and Creators
Mohamed Salah further cemented his World Cup legacy with a goal and an assist in Egypt’s 3–1 comeback win over New Zealand. His contribution sparked the turnaround after Egypt fell behind early. According to Opta, Salah now has three goals and two assists across his World Cup appearances. That tally places him just behind Asamoah Gyan and Roger Milla on Africa’s all-time list. After the match, Salah praised his teammates and coaching staff for their resilience. He said the squad will savour the victory briefly before shifting focus to their next fixture.
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