CAN Maroc 2025 : Salah et les Pharaons évitent le piège zimbabwéen
Record holders for victories at the Africa Cup of Nations with seven titles and already qualified for the World Cup, Egypt was highly anticipated for its entry into the AFCON Morocco 2025. Mohamed Salah's teammates finally lived up to expectations by defeating Zimbabwe's Warriors (2-1), at the end of a very hard-fought match.
Troubled by a valiant Zimbabwean side, Hossam Hassan's men were quickly caught off guard. Well-served in the penalty area, Prince Dube executed a superb first touch before beating the Egyptian goalkeeper with his left foot (20th minute). Trailing, the Pharaohs tried to respond, but the trio of Salah, Marmoush, and Trezeguet lacked a clinical edge in front of goal. Playing on the counter-attack, Zimbabwe even created several clear-cut chances, coming close to doubling their lead.
In the second half, the Egyptian coaching staff made several attacking substitutions. Shortly after the hour mark, the Pharaohs' efforts were rewarded with an equalizer from Omar Marmoush. Well-positioned on the left wing, the Manchester City striker fired past the opposing goalkeeper from close range (63rd minute).
Galvanized by the goal, the Egyptians increased the pressure and laid siege to the Zimbabwean goal. Just when the match seemed destined for a draw, Mohamed Salah emerged in stoppage time. The Liverpool striker, well-served in the box, outmaneuvered a defender before scoring with his left foot (90+1).
Thanks to this decisive goal from their star player, Egypt avoids the Warriors trap and starts the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 on a positive note.
Commentaires (3)
Le problème n’est pas neuf : déjà en Côte d’Ivoire en 2023, au Cameroun en 2022 ou en Égypte en 2019, beaucoup de matchs ne rameutaient pas franchement les foules. Cette fois-ci, les organisateurs ont innové pour remédier au problème....ils ont ouvert les portes à la mi temps pour des entrées gratuites...
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