Mohamed Salah Sets New African Record in World Cup Qualifiers
Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah achieved a new African record by becoming the all-time top scorer in FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Salah scored twice in Egypt's 3-0 win against Djibouti on October 8, 2025, reaching a total of 20 goals in World Cup qualifying matches.
This milestone surpasses legendary African players like Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto'o. Salah's exceptional performance highlights his enduring leadership and consistency for the Egyptian national team.
His record-breaking feat further solidifies his legacy as one of Africa's greatest footballers. Salah has already surpassed Egypt's previous top scorer in World Cup qualifiers, Moham Aboutrika.
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