AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Egypt thrash Malawi 5-0 to extend Group B lead

Egypt strengthened their position at the top of Group B in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after recording a commanding 5-0 victory over Malawi at Cairo International Stadium on Friday.

The Pharaohs made a blistering start under new head coach Ali Maher, taking the lead in the sixth minute through Nasser Maher, who finished after a delivery from Mohamed Hany.

Omar Marmoush doubled Egypt’s advantage four minutes later with a powerful effort from outside the penalty area, leaving Malawi with an uphill task.

The hosts continued to dominate and added a third goal in the 39th minute when Hany fired a superb long-range strike into the far corner.

Egypt maintained their attacking intensity after the break, with Mohamed Salah getting on the scoresheet in the 83rd minute. The former Liverpool forward headed home a cross from substitute Ibrahim Adel to make it 4-0.

Salah then completed the rout in stoppage time, converting a penalty in the 90th minute to seal his brace and Egypt’s emphatic win.

The result takes Egypt to seven points from three matches, strengthening their grip on Group B, while Malawi remain on three points.