Nigeria get first qualifying win as Salah nets for Egypt
Victor Osimhen spurred Nigeria to their first World Cup 2026 qualifying win, while Mohamed Salah did the same for Egypt in advancing its chances to the finals. Algeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast and South Africa all took leadership of their groups and Morocco clinched a late win in a hectic day which featured 11 qualifiers played around the continent. Liverpool striker Salah scored coolly to put Egypt ahead away in Ethiopia and then turned provider for Zizo to double the advantage …