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Oluwashina Okeleji

Is time running out for Egypt’s Salah to win AFCON in Messi moment?

Egypt's Mohamed Salah scores the team's second goal against Mozambique from the penalty spot at Felix Houphouet Boigny stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on January 14, 2024 [Luc Gnago/Reuters]

In the 45th minute of Ghana’s game with Egypt – that ended in a 2-2 draw – on Thursday at the Africa Cup of Nations, Mohamed Salah was substituted. His exit came after a suspected hamstring injury, dealing what could be a tough blow to the star forward and his country’s chances at the tournament.

For all that the Egyptian has achieved in his illustrious career, there has been much ado about what is missing.

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