# Salah breaks Egypt scoring record, Tunisia lose to Libya in AFCON qualifier

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/salah-breaks-egypt-scoring-record-tunisia-lose-to-libya-in-afcon-qualifier/
- Published: 2026-11-14T06:33:57+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T10:41:07+00:00
- Original publisher: Al Jazeera (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/11/14/mohamed-salah-egypt-goals-record-africa-cup-of-nations-afcon-2027-qualifiers?traffic_source=rss
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Salah set Egypt’s scoring record with his 70th goal.
- Egypt beat Malawi 5-0 and lead Group B.
- Tunisia lost at home as Nigeria revived their campaign.

## Summary

Mohamed Salah became Egypt’s leading all-time scorer as his side beat Malawi 5-0 in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. His late goals took his tally to 70, helping new coach Ali Maher begin with a convincing win that put Egypt top of Group B.

Elsewhere, Achraf Hakimi scored twice in Morocco’s 5-1 win over Niger, while substitute Tolu Arokodare’s brace helped Nigeria beat Tanzania 3-1. Tunisia lost 2-0 at home to Libya and now have two points from three matches; Kenya snatched a 2-2 draw with South Africa with a last-minute equaliser. The 2027 tournament will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, who qualify automatically.

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