Salah’s Egypt Silence Ex-PSL Star, Nigeria…

On Nov 13, 2026

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Egypt 5-0 Malawi

Egypt cemented top spot in Group B of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after thrashing Malawi 5-0 on Friday night.

Former Baroka FC striker Richard Mbulu started for the visitors.

Pyramids star Nasser Maher got the ball rolling for the Pharaohs in the sixth minute, before Omar Marmoush doubled the lead four minutes later.

Mohamed Hany bagged the third goal for the home side shortly before the halftime break.

Salah would have the final say on the night after bagging the team’s fourth and fifth goals in the final stages of the contest.

The seven-time African champions have moved three points clear of second-place Angola, who are in action against South Sudan.

Nigeria 3-1 Tanzania

Nigeria got back to winning ways in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after defeating Tanzania 3-1 on Friday night.

The Super Eagles broke the deadlock just two minutes into the contest courtesy of a strike from Alhassan Yusuf.

The visitors did manage to restore parity in the 32nd minute when Alphonce Msanga found the back of the net.

However, the Super Eagles managed to turn things around in the second half when striker Tolu Arokodare bagged a quick-fire brace.

Mozambique 0-1 Ethiopia

Ethiopia got their first win in Group J after defeating Mozambique 1-0 on Friday evening.

After a goalless first half, Canaan Markneh bagged the winning goal for the visitors in the 87th minute.

The Ethiopians remain bottom of the group but they are now on three points, one point adrift of second-place Mozambique.

Zambia 1-1 Burundi

Zambia were unable to secure back-to-back wins in Group I after playing to a 1-1 draw against Burundi at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.

Chipolopolo opened the scoring in the 65th minute courtesy of a strike from Edward Chilufya.

Burundi, however, did get back on level terms with seven minutes left on the clock thanks to Jean Claude Girumugisha’s second goal in the qualifiers.