Overview
- Egypt beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in Agadir after Omar Marmoush’s second‑half equaliser and Salah’s added‑time winner put the Group B favorites on three points.
- Hossam Hassan praised his captain’s focus and described the Liverpool situation as not a crisis, noting continuous contact with Salah before the tournament.
- Salah arrived at AFCON after being left out of multiple Liverpool lineups and saying he felt “thrown under the bus” by coach Arne Slot, fueling questions over his club future.
- Some outlets report Liverpool are now less likely to consider a January sale following Alexander Isak’s injury and surgery, with Saudi interest still referenced as speculative.
- Reporting also highlighted Salah’s leadership with a players‑only meeting on Egypt duty, and the Pharaohs next face South Africa on December 26.