Is time running out for Egypt’s Salah to win AFCON in Messi moment?
Al Jazeera
The Egyptian footballing great is on a continuing quest to win one piece of silverware missing in a stellar career.
In the 45th minute of Ghana’s 1-1 draw with Egypt on Thursday at the Africa Cup of Nations, Mohamed Salah was substituted. His exit came after a suspected hamstring injury, dealing what could be a tough blow to the star forward and his country’s chances at the tournament.
For all that the Egyptian has achieved in his illustrious career, there has been much ado about what is missing.
The Liverpool star is one of the world’s best players and has enjoyed a gilded time at Merseyside, winning every trophy on offer with the Reds since joining from Italian side Roma in 2017. There have been individual honours as well, most notably back-to-back CAF Player of the Year nods in 2018 and 2019, and he is the top African scorer in the history of English football, with 153 goals.
What is conspicuous by its absence, however, is an international trophy with Egypt.
Following the Pharaohs’ disappointing 2-2 draws against Mozambique and Ghana in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group games so far, questions have once again arisen about Salah’s ability to deliver continental success for the team.
