Mohamed Salah edged closer to etching his name atop Egypt’s scoring charts with a dazzling display against Ethiopia on Friday night during the fifth round of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
The Liverpool maestro struck gold in the 31st minute, latching onto a pinpoint pass from Hamdi Fathi to slot the ball home, handing the Pharaohs a 1-0 advantage at the “Arabi Zaouili” Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco.
With that strike, Salah’s international tally climbed to 60 goals, leaving him just nine shy of surpassing Pharaohs coach Hossam Hassan, Egypt’s record holder with 69.
The Premier League’s leading marksman also cemented his legacy as Egypt’s top scorer in World Cup qualifiers with 17 goals, while leading the 2026 African qualifiers with six.
Nine minutes later, Salah turned provider, threading a breathtaking pass to Ahmed Mostafa “Zizo”, who doubled Egypt’s lead. Salah’s brilliance continues to shine for both club and country, inching him ever closer to rewriting Egyptian football history.
