Egypt

Egypt

1st in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Lackluster Nigeria held by Zimbabwe in World Cup qualifiers Lackluster Nigeria held by Zimbabwe in World Cup qualifiers

Nigeria continued their stumbling start to the African 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign on Sunday when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe, but there were wins for Egypt and Algeria as the continent's top sides flexed their muscles.

Salah scores 4 as Egypt begin World Cup qualifying with rout Salah scores 4 as Egypt begin World Cup qualifying with rout

Mohamed Salah scored four times and took his goal tally for Egypt past 50 as they began their World Cup qualifying campaign with an expected victory over tiny Djibouti while Nigeria were held to a shock home draw by Lesotho on Thursday.

Liverpool's Salah calls for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza Liverpool's Salah calls for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah on Wednesday called for an end to the violence in Gaza, saying humanitarian aid must immediately be allowed into the besieged Palestinian enclave

Postecoglou looking forward to 'great test' vs. Liverpool Postecoglou looking forward to 'great test' vs. Liverpool

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou speaks ahead of Spurs hosting Liverpool in the Premier League.

LIVE Transfer Talk: Liverpool turn to Bakayoko to replace Salah LIVE Transfer Talk: Liverpool turn to Bakayoko to replace Salah

Liverpool have a decision to make over the future of Mohamed Salah and have already planned for his replacement. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Liverpool 'can't afford' to lose Salah despite £150m Al Ittihad bid Liverpool 'can't afford' to lose Salah despite £150m Al Ittihad bid

Mark Ogden says Liverpool rejected £150 million for Mohamed Salah from Al Ittihad but it's "unlikely" they will be able to keep their Egyptian star in the next transfer windows.

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Egypt qualify for record-extending 26th Africa Cup of Nations finals Egypt qualify for record-extending 26th Africa Cup of Nations finals

Egypt came from behind to beat Guinea 2-1 on Wednesday and secure a record-extending 26th appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations finals as they made sure of top spot in their qualifying group with one match to play in the preliminary competition.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah becomes all-time Egyptian scorer Liverpool's Mohamed Salah becomes all-time Egyptian scorer

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah became the highest scoring Egyptian of all time on Saturday, netting vs. Brentford in the Premier League at Anfield.

AFCON qualifying: Holders Senegal reach finals, Salah scores for Egypt AFCON qualifying: Holders Senegal reach finals, Salah scores for Egypt

Defending champions Senegal, Burkina Faso, South Africa and Tunisia all qualified for next year's African Cup of Nations finals on Tuesday.

AFCON qualifying: Guinea-Bissau upset Nigeria, Morocco reach finals AFCON qualifying: Guinea-Bissau upset Nigeria, Morocco reach finals

Guinea-Bissau's Mama Balde scored the only goal as they stunned Nigeria with a 1-0 win in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Abuja.

Egyptian champions Zamalek sack coach Jesualdo Ferreira again Egyptian champions Zamalek sack coach Jesualdo Ferreira again

Egyptian champions Zamalek have parted ways with Portuguese coach Jesualdo Ferreira for the second time in less than two months.

Egyptian referee suspended after watching replay on fan's phone before disallowing goal Egyptian referee suspended after watching replay on fan's phone before disallowing goal

An Egyptian referee has been suspended indefinitely after using a mobile phone before disallowing a goal in a second division match last week.

Police return stolen goods, arrest duo after burglary at Mohamed Salah's Cairo home Police return stolen goods, arrest duo after burglary at Mohamed Salah's Cairo home

Egyptian police said on Wednesday they have recovered a silver medal that was stolen from the home of Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah.

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah's home robbed near Cairo Liverpool star Mohamed Salah's home robbed near Cairo

The luxury Cairo villa of Egypt soccer star Mohamed Salah was burglarized over the weekend, according to police.

The moments that defined African football in 2022 The moments that defined African football in 2022

This was a year of record-breaking achievements and unprecedented feats, but also tragedy, in the world of African football.

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Sadly, not all of the world's best players made it to the World Cup, either through injury or failure to qualify. Here's what they're up to instead.

Mohamed Salah helps Egypt stun Belgium in World Cup warm-up Mohamed Salah helps Egypt stun Belgium in World Cup warm-up

Mohamed Salah produced an inspired assist as Egypt upset Belgium 2-1 in Roberto Martinez's side's final World Cup warm-up match.

Haaland, Salah head best XI of players who won't be at the 2022 World Cup Haaland, Salah head best XI of players who won't be at the 2022 World Cup

We pick out an XI of the greatest stars who either failed to qualify for the World Cup or who have been forced out because of injury.

Salah stays! Liverpool's surprise contract news sent social media wild Salah stays! Liverpool's surprise contract news sent social media wild

Mo Salah ended speculation over his future by extending his contract with Liverpool. Here's how social media reacted to the surprise news.

Egypt sack manager Ehab Galal after three games Egypt sack manager Ehab Galal after three games

Egypt have dismissed manager Ehab Galal after three games in charge, the country's football association confirmed on Thursday.

AFCON observations: Eto'o's hairdryer, Salah's defiance, Nigeria's optimism AFCON observations: Eto'o's hairdryer, Salah's defiance, Nigeria's optimism

Here are the big talking points -- and the lessons learned -- from the opening two rounds of AFCON 2023 group stage qualification.

Egypt suffer shock loss to Ethiopia as Cameroon and Morocco win in AFCON qualifiers Egypt suffer shock loss to Ethiopia as Cameroon and Morocco win in AFCON qualifiers

Egypt suffered a shock 2-0 loss to Ethiopia as World Cup-bound Morocco and Cameroon recorded narrow victories in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

World Cup-bound Ghana and Tunisia held to draws as Egypt win World Cup-bound Ghana and Tunisia held to draws as Egypt win

World Cup-bound Ghana and Tunisia were both held to draws in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Sunday while Egypt scored a late winner.

FIFA punishes Senegal FA for fan disorder, Mohamed Salah laser distraction FIFA punishes Senegal FA for fan disorder, Mohamed Salah laser distraction

FIFA fined Senegal's football federation $180,000 on Monday for fan disorder during the World Cup playoff game with Egypt.

WC Qual - CAF Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Egypt 2 +8 6
2 Burkina Faso 2 +3 4
3 Guinea-Bissau 2 +1 4
4 Sierra Leone 2 -2 1
5 Ethiopia 2 -3 1
6 Djibouti 2 -7 0
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Mohamed Salah 4 2 0
Trézéguet 3 2 0
Mostafa Mohame.. 1 2 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Mohamed Salah 0 2 4
Mohamed El-She.. 0 2 0
Mohamed Elneny 0 2 0