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Haaland congratulates Salah and Marmoush after Egypt's win over Zimbabwe

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland congratulated Egyptian footballers Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush after their 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe in the first round of the Africa Cup of Nations.


Haaland congratulates Salah and Marmoush after Egypt's win over Zimbabwe

Erling Haaland, the Manchester City and Norway striker, congratulated his teammate Omar Marmoush and Egypt and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah after their 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe in the Africa Cup of Nations. Mohamed Salah posted on Instagram a photo of him with his national team partner and Manchester City player Omar Marmoush after the match in which they both shone. Marmoush opened the scoring for the 'Pharaohs', before Egypt's 'King' Salah doubled the lead with a second goal in stoppage time, securing Egypt's first three points in the tournament. Haaland joined Salah and Marmoush in celebrating the win by commenting on the photo, saying: 'Hello brothers'. Morocco is hosting the current edition of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which runs until January 18, 2026. Egypt is in Group B alongside South Africa, Angola, and Zimbabwe.