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Egypt edges Zimbabwe 2-1 with Salah's late winner at AFCON 2025
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Mohamed Salah scored a 91st-minute winner as Egypt came from behind to defeat Zimbabwe 2-1 in their opening Group B match at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Agadir, Morocco. Omar Marmoush equalized for the Pharaohs after Prince Dube's early strike for the Warriors. The victory keeps Egypt's unbeaten record against Zimbabwe intact for over 30 years.
Following narrow opening wins in AFCON 2025 Group B—Egypt's comeback 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe and South Africa's 1-0 defeat of Angola—the rivals meet in Agadir. Seven-time champions Egypt relied on Omar Marmoush and Mohamed Salah, while Bafana Bafana prevailed via Lyle Foster, setting up a tense clash.