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In a high-octane opening clash for Group B of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt staged a thrilling second-half comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe.
While Egypt entered the match as heavy favourites, they were forced to dig deep at Agadir’s Stade Adrar, ultimately relying on the brilliance of captain Mohamed Salah to snatch all three points in the dying moments.
The victory gives Hossam Hassan’s side a perfect start to the campaign as they aim for a record eighth continental title.
Mohamed Salah scores the winner for Egypt
Although Egypt dominated early possession and Salah created several openings for Trezeguet, it was the Warriors who went into the half-time break with a 1-0 lead, thanks to a Prince Dube goal in the 20th minute.
Egypt emerged in the second half with renewed intensity, pushing Zimbabwe deep into their own territory.
The pressure finally showed in the 63rd minute when Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush equalized.
As time approached, it looked like Zimbabwe might hold on to a historic draw.
However, in the 91st minute, Mohamed Salah reminded the world why he remains the talisman of Egyptian football.
Salah collected a pass on the edge of the area, held off a challenge from Teenage Hadebe and clinically slotted the ball home to send the traveling fans into a frenzy.
Look at the goal:
What goal does Mo Salah have?
Egyptian king. pic.twitter.com/2TxgQfE1J0
– Goal Side (@goalsside) December 22, 2025
Salah’s performance proves he is not Liverpool’s problem
Beyond the three points for Egypt, Mohamed Salah continues to make headlines outside the Premier League.
The Egyptian has surprisingly struggled in terms of goalscoring for Liverpool this season; However, his performance against Zimbabwe suggests his decline in form in front of goal has more to do with Arne Slot’s tactics rather than a decline in the player’s ability.
? Mohamed Salah against Zimbabwe:
• 1 goal
• Scored the winning goal
• 3 big chances created
• 6 key passes
• 3 crosses
• 2 dribbles
• 5 recoveries
• 5 duels won
• 4 shots
• 34 passes
• 69 keys pic.twitter.com/FqzYnmwath— The sidelines | ? (@TouchlineX) December 22, 2025
This point is further supported by his consistent production for the national team. Salah scored three goals in World Cup qualifying in September and October, and he has now got off to the perfect start at the AFCON.
His recent performance against Brighton in a 2-0 win reminded Slot and his critics that he remains Liverpool’s most dangerous asset.
As the January transfer window approaches, Salah’s club future remains the subject of intense media scrutiny.
It remains to be seen whether his situation at Anfield will improve after the CAN, but on the international stage, the Egyptian king shows no signs of slowing down.
