Salah breaks Egypt scoring record as Tunisia lose to Libya

Advertisement Sport Salah breaks Egypt scoring record as Tunisia lose to Libya 14 Nov 2026 07:24AM Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Threads Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a new cards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST CAPE TOWN, Nov 13 : Tunisia’s dismal run continued with a 2-0 home defeat by Libya in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday, while Mohamed Salah became Egypt’s record scorer in their 5-0 rout of Malawi. There were key wins for Cape Verde and Nigeria, who had made disappointing starts to the 2027 qualifying campaign, but there were also frustrating home draws for past winners South Africa and Zambia. Salah scored twice late on to take his international tally to 70 and surpass former captain Hossam Hassan’s record. New coach Ali Maher began his tenure with a comprehensive victory in Cairo that put Egypt top of Group B. Tunisia were the only one of Africa’s 10 teams at this year's World Cup to exit following the group stage, and they fired coach Sabri Lamouchi after their opening defeat. CNA Games Guess Word Crack the word, one row at a time Buzzword Create words using the given letters Mini Sudoku Tiny puzzle, mighty brain teaser Mini Crossword Small grid, big challenge Word Search Spot as many words as you can Show More Show Less Their woes continued against neighbours Libya on Friday as they lost 2-0 in Sfax to a penalty from Ali Youssef on the stroke of halftime and a 62nd minute effort from Hamdou El Houni. The defeat left Tunisia with two points at the halfway stage of their Group H campaign and in danger of missing next year’s finals, which would end their record run of 17 successive appearances. Coach Mouin Chaabani’s short reign is also under threat. Cape Verde, who thrilled the neutrals with their run to the second round at the World Cup, had lost their opening qualifiers in September but were back to winning ways on Friday with a 4-2 home triumph over Liberia, with debutant Derensili Sanches Fernandes from Huddersfield Town among the scorers. Nigeria made multiple changes to their line-up after a 3-0 loss to Guinea Bissau in their last outing two months ago and bounced back with giant striker Tolu Arokodare scoring twice in their 3-1 win over Tanzania. CAME FROM BEHIND Defender Jean Girumugisha scored seven minutes from time for tiny Burundi to draw 1-1 away at Zambia in Group I while Ryan Ogam’s 90th minute strike saw Kenya hold South Africa 2-2 in Johannesburg in Group D. Mali came from behind to beat Rwanda 3-2 in Bamako and win a third match in Group K and move within one win of a place in the finals. Mamadou Camara snatched their late winner. African Footballer of the Year Achraf Hakimi scored twice as Morocco beat Niger 5-1 in Casablanca to maintain their perfect start in Group A and move closer to qualification. There are three more matches on Saturday to complete the third round of the group qualifiers which marks the halfway mark of the campaign. The fourth round of group fixtures is on Monday and Tuesday and the last two rounds in March. The 2027 finals are to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19-July 17. Source: Reuters Newsletter Recommended Read Subscribe to CNA's Recommended Read A single handpicked story that we think you shouldn't miss. Just one a day. Sign up for our newsletters Get our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inbox Subscribe here Get the CNA app Stay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best stories Download here Get WhatsApp alerts Join our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat app Join here Advertisement Also worth reading Content is loading... Advertisement Expand to read the full story Get bite-sized news via a new cards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST