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Football: Egypt beat Malawi 5-0 with a Salah brace

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Football: Egypt beat Malawi 5-0 with a Salah braceАнна Нэсси · CC BY-SA 3.0

Egypt beat Malawi 5-0 in Cairo on matchday three of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with Mohamed Salah scoring twice. The Egyptians move top of Group B with seven points and nine goals scored, ahead of the return match scheduled for 17 November, according to Africa Top Sports.

Egypt beat Malawi 5-0 on Friday at Cairo International Stadium on matchday three of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, with captain Mohamed Salah scoring twice, according to Africa Top Sports. Maher, Marmoush and Hany had scored in the first half before Salah’s two late goals, one of them from the penalty spot.

With this victory, Egypt have seven points after three matches and have scored nine goals without conceding, according to Africa Top Sports. Malawi remain third in Group B with three points and are due to host Egypt on 17 November at Bingu National Stadium at 14:00.

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