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Salah scores twice as Egypt and Nigeria win Afcon 2027 qualifiers
Nigeria beat tournament co-hosts Tanzania 3-1, with Tolu Arokodare scoring twice after coming on at half-time. The win keeps Nigeria in contention for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, but they have little room for error after an earlier defeat.
Egypt also won, beating Malawi 5-0 in new manager Ali Maher’s first match, with Mohamed Salah scoring twice late on. Morocco extended their unbeaten start with a 5-1 victory over Niger, while Tunisia lost 2-0 to Libya and Kenya snatched a late draw with South Africa; Nigeria sit one point behind Group L leaders Guinea-Bissau.
In short
- Arokodare’s two goals gave Nigeria a vital 3-1 win over Tanzania.
- Salah scored twice as Egypt beat Malawi 5-0.
- Morocco won 5-1, while Tunisia lost at home to Libya.