Mohamed Salah, the pursuit of AFCON glory and why Egypt treat him as a special case

The Liverpool forward showed against Zimbabwe why his national team are pepared to accept he can live by different rules to other players

Salah scoring and Hakimi back - Six things from Afcon 2025's group stage

BBC Sport Africa takes a look back at some of the key talking points from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage.

Mohamed Salah rested as Egypt seal AFCON knockout spot

Seven-time champions Egypt remain unbeaten in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) despite resting star man Mohamed Salah in the 0-0 stalemate with Angola on Friday. The Liverpool forward remained on the substitutes bench for the entire match as the much-changed Pharaohs wrapped up their Group B obligations with a goalless draw at the Adrar Stadium in Morocco.
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Mohamed Salah admission made as Liverpool star makes telling AFCON impact with Egypt

Mohamed Salah has been in fine form for Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations, with the Liverpool forward scoring the match-winning goals in the Pharaohs' first two Group B matches

Africa Cup of Nations 2025 tables: Standings as Diallo, Salah, Mbeumo aim for AFCON glory

Mohamed Salah, Amad Diallo, and Bryan Mbeumo highlight a number of Premier League stars hoping to lead their nations to continental glory as the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off this month in Morocco.

Mohamed Salah Set to Miss Huge Liverpool Fixture As Egypt Advance at AFCON

Salah departed for AFCON after Liverpool ’s 2–0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, the 33-year-old having returned to the team against the Seagulls for the first time since his explosive interview in which he threw his Liverpool future into doubt.

Mohamed Salah shines again as Egypt qualify for AFCON knockout stage

Salah penalty sends Egypt into AFCON knockout stagesMohamed Salah once again proved decisive on the continental stage as Egypt secured qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations knockout rounds,
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When Mohamed Salah plays next at AFCON as Egypt begins knockout stages

Mohamed Salah and Egypt begin their Africa Cup of Nations knockout campaign on Monday, with a favorable last-16 tie against Benin next up for the Liverpool star

Mohamed Salah scores late winner in Egypt's opener at AFCON

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah scored a stoppage-time goal to give Egypt a 2-1 win over Zimbabwe to start their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Monday.

Jamie Carragher makes Mohamed Salah Liverpool prediction after AFCON - 'The long goodbye'

Jamie Carragher believes Mohamed Salah will begin his "long goodbye" at Liverpool when he returns from the Africa Cup of Nations

Emmanuel Adebayor slams Jamie Carragher's treatment of Mohamed Salah as Liverpool star fires Egypt to victory in AFCON

Emmanuel Adebayor has leapt to Mohamed Salah's defence after Jamie Carragher criticised the Liverpool forward, branding the pundit's treatment of the Egyptian as "unfair". The former Premier League striker questioned Carragher's comments and legacy debate,
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