Salah Joins African World Cup Greats After Inspiring Egypt Comeback Victory

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has further cemented his place among Africa’s footballing elite after moving into the list of the continent’s most productive players in FIFA World Cup history.
The winger achieved the milestone during Egypt’s impressive 3-1 comeback victory over New Zealand on Monday, contributing both a goal and an assist in a performance that underlined his enduring importance to the Pharaohs.
According to statistics released by Opta, Salah now boasts a combined tally of five goal involvements at the World Cup, comprising three goals and two assists.
The achievement places him alongside former Tunisia forward Wahbi Khazri and behind only two African legends: former Gha...