Mohamed Salah scored in the 67th minute to earn the Pharaohs of Egypt a vital 1-0 win against Guinea Bissau
By Kehinde Okeowo
Mohamed Salah scored the only goal of the Group D encounter between Egypt and Guinea-Bissau to give the Pharaohs their first win of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Seven-time African champions, who lost their opener against the Super Eagles, were prevented from taking the lead by the frame of the goal post as they struck the woodwork three times in a game they had the upper hand.
The Liverpool forward, Salah, however, hit a first-time left-footed effort from the edge of the six-yard box which flew past the outstretched hand of Guinea-Bissau keeper Jonas Mendes to give Egypt a deserved 1-0 lead.
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In the 82nd minute, Guinea-Bissau striker, Baldé cuts in from the left and fired a shot into the far corner of the net, but after a VAR check, the goal was cancelled because Egyptian defender Omar Kama was fouled in the build-up to the goal.
Egypt keeper Mohamed El Shenawy saved a half-volley from Moreto Cassama in injury time to secure a much-desired victory by the North African country.
The win moves Pharaohs up to second in the Group D table, 3 points behind the group leader, Nigeria, and 2 points ahead of Guinea-Bissau and Sudan, who are yet to win a game in the tournament.