Mo Salah penalty rescues Egypt in stoppage time on day of Afcon shocks

14-Jan-2024 16:45:17 | The Guardian

Egypt held by Mozambique; Cape Verde stun Ghana
Nigeria stutter to 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea

Egypt’s coach, Rui Vitória, blamed a brief lack of concentration for his side’s surprise 2-2 draw with Mozambique in their opening Group B game of the Africa Cup of Nations in Abidjan on Sunday, with Mohamed Salah sparing their blushes with a late penalty.

It was a day of surprises at the tournament, with Cape Verde beating Ghana 2-1 in the late game and Nigeria drawing 1-1 with Equatorial Guinea.