"Mohamed Salah scored a stoppage-time winner as Egypt came from behind to launch their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a hard-earned 2-1 win over Zimbabwe. The Liverpool forward was the hero for the Pharaohs, after Omar Marmoush cancelled out Prince Dube's first-half effort in the Group B clash in Agadir. Zimbabwe, who have never progressed beyond the competition's group stages, took a surprise lead in the 20th minute, with Dube controlling Emmanuel Jalai's cross and slotting home."
"Making a record 27th appearance in the Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt are now unbeaten in their last 11 matches in the tournament. The Pharaohs have won all three of their meetings with Zimbabwe in the competition, having also prevailed when they clashed in 2004 and 2019. Zimbabwe have failed to register a clean sheet in any of their 16 Africa Cup of Nations matches, the longest streak by any team in the tournament."
Mohamed Salah scored a stoppage-time winner to secure a 2-1 victory for Egypt over Zimbabwe in Agadir, giving the Pharaohs a winning start in Group B. Prince Dube put Zimbabwe ahead in the 20th minute after controlling Emmanuel Jalai's cross, but Omar Marmoush equalized in the 63rd minute with a left-footed strike. Egypt pressed late, Zizo missed a close header, and Salah converted in first-minute stoppage time. Zimbabwe have never reached knockout stages and remain without a clean sheet in 16 AFCON matches. Salah led Egypt with four shots and created six chances.
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