By Daily Sports Nigeria on January 15, 2024

Mozambique were cruelly denied one of the biggest shocks in Africa Cup of Nations history, as a stoppage-time penalty from Egypt’s Mohamed Salah spared his nation’s blushes, in turn denying the Mambas a maiden victory at the tournament.

Unbeaten in six competitive matches, Egypt wasted little time establishing themselves in this encounter, taking the lead within two minutes. through Mostafa.

Mozambique were down but not out at the break and set about imposing themselves on the second period with renewed vigour. And in the space of three second-half minutes, the Mambas had turned the game on its head in sensational fashion.

First, Witi headed home Domingos Macandza’s pinpoint cross in the 55th minute, then substitute Clesio Bauque silenced the Egyptians with a stunning turn of pace that took him away from two Egyptian defenders, before slotting a majestic finish past El Shenawy.

A reprieve was on the way for Egypt, as deep into stoppage-time, Domingos Macandza felled Mohamed in the box, handing Egypt a penalty. Only one man was ever going to step up, and Salah emphatically levelled proceedings from 12 yards to get the Pharaohs out of jail.

Heartbreak for Mozambique, but the African minnows can surely take heart from an impressive performance against one of the continent’s superpowers. It was hardly an ideal warm-up for Egypt as they prepare to take on Ghana in their second group game, knowing anything but a win leaves them vulnerable to an early exit.

Source Punch Ng

Posted January 15, 2024

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