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Mohamed Salah becomes Egypt’s all-time leading scorer with 70 goals
Mohamed Salah scored twice for Egypt in a 5-0 win over Malawi on Friday in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
His first goal, in the 84th minute, brought him level with Hossam Hassan, Egypt’s previous record-holder.
A late Panenka penalty gave Salah his 70th international goal and made him Egypt’s all-time leading scorer.
The 34-year-old has made 123 appearances for Egypt since his international debut in 2011.
The record adds to Salah’s place in Egyptian football history as he continues his career with Turkish club Trabzonspor.
Egypt’s qualifying campaign continues, although no next match details were given.
Mohamed Salah became Egypt’s all-time leading scorer with his 70th international goal.
He scored twice in Egypt’s 5-0 win over Malawi in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match.
His first goal, in the 84th minute, brought him level with Hossam Hassan.
Salah scored the record-breaking goal with a Panenka penalty in added time.
- Who
- Mohamed Salah, Egypt’s forward.
- What
- He became Egypt’s all-time leading scorer with 70 goals.
- When
- Friday, November 13, 2026.
- Where
- In Egypt’s match against Malawi; the sources do not state the venue.
- Why
- His two goals in a 5-0 win took his international total to 70.
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Salah scored to draw level with Hossam Hassan’s Egypt scoring record.
Salah scored his 70th international goal with a Panenka penalty.
- International goals
- 70
- Match result
- Egypt beat Malawi 5-0
- First goal
- 84th minute
- Record-breaking goal
- Panenka penalty in added time
- Opponent
- Malawi