Salah's stoppage-time strike saves Egypt against Zimbabwe

Mohamed Salah struck deep into added time to rescue Egypt from an opening-day scare, as the seven-time AFCON champions edged Zimbabwe 2-1 in a dramatic Group B clash..

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Mohamed Salah scored a decisive goal deep into stoppage time, securing a 2-1 victory for Egypt against Zimbabwe in their opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations Group B.

Salah's goal came moments before the final whistle, rescuing Egypt from a draw after Zimbabwe had taken a shock lead.
Zimbabwe's Prince Dube scored in the 20th minute, stunning the seven-time champions.
Marmoush equalized for Egypt in the 63rd minute before Salah's dramatic winner.
The win places Egypt level on three points with South Africa in Group B.

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