Mohamed Salah headed home in the 84th minute before scoring a stoppage-time penalty to break Hossam Hassan’s record. (EPA Images pic)
JOHANNESBURG: Mohamed Salah scored twice as Egypt routed Malawi 5-0 in an Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier on Friday to become the leading all-time scorer for his country with 70 goals.
The 34-year-old former Liverpool star left it late in Cairo to overtake Hossam Hassan, scoring with a far-post header on 84 minutes and from a penalty five minutes into added time.
Hassan was fired as Egypt coach last week and replacement Ali Maher made a perfect start with goals from Nasser Maher, Omar Marmoush and Mohamed Hany building a 3-0 lead by half-time.
