Nasser Maher scores first Egypt goal as Ali Maher begins reign against Malawi

Nasser Maher marked Ali Maher’s first match as Egypt manager by scoring his first international goal in the 7-0 win? Wait source doesn’t say score. Cannot invent. Need no score. Let’s craft. But headline says “against Malawi”, fine.

Nasser Maher gave new Egypt manager Ali Maher an early reward by scoring his first international goal in their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying match against Malawi.

The midfielder opened the scoring in the seventh minute of the Group? Source says third round, not group. Remove 2027? yes.

Maher met a well-delivered cross from Mohamed Hany and finished past the Malawi goalkeeper to register his first goal for the national team.

It came in his fifth international appearance for Egypt.

The match is Ali Maher’s first in charge of Egypt since he replaced Hossam Hassan as manager.

Egypt began the third round of qualifying at the top of the standings with four points, level? Source says ahead of Angola by goal difference. Must not say level explicitly? Four points and ahead on goal difference implies Angola 4, but preserve maybe “Egypt lead with four points, ahead of Angola on goal difference.” Malawi third with 3. South Sudan bottom without points after losing first two.

The two sides will meet again on Tuesday in Malawi in the fourth round of qualifying.