Fourth goal at the tournament! Salah scores against Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations

Egypt is battling Ivory Coast in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. As of the 67rd minute, the Pharaohs are leading 3-1.

The Egyptians struck twice early, but an own goal late in the first half brought fresh intrigue to the match. After the break, Hassan's men cooled the tension with a third goal. Ashour broke into open space and fired in a low cross to Salah, who managed to force the ball past the goalkeeper while tussling with a defender.

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It's worth noting that this is the fourth goal of the tournament for Egypt's talisman. Previously, the Liverpool winger found the net against Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Benin.