Egypt come from behind to beat Zimbabwe 2–1 in AFCON Group B opener

Egypt come from behind to beat Zimbabwe 2–1 in AFCON Group B opener
Monday 22 December 2025 - 23:01

Egypt rallied to secure a 2–1 win over Zimbabwe in their Group B match at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 on Monday at the Stade Adrar in Agadir, with Mohamed Salah scoring a late winner, reports say. Outlook India

Zimbabwe took the lead in the first half through Prince Dube, but Egypt fought back with a goal from Omar Marmoushto level before Salah struck in stoppage time to seal the victory for the seven-time African champions.

The win gives Egypt momentum in Group B and keeps their hopes alive of progressing toward a record-extending AFCON title, their first since 2010.

Salah, Egypt’s captain and star forward, was central to the comeback, delivering under pressure to secure the three points as the Pharoahs begin their quest for continental glory in Morocco.

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