AFCON cameraman made big blunder during Egypt national anthem before Mo Salah heroics
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AFCON viewers noticed an anthem mistake during Egypt's matchup against Zimbabwe before Mohamed Salah's extra-time goal, which tied Egypt with South Africa for top Group B standingsAFCON's camera crew put the spotlight on the wrong side during Egypt's national anthem The Africa Cup of Nations saw Monday night's Group B clash between Egypt and Zimbabwe get off to an awkward start before a ball was kicked.A production blunder during the national anthems drew immediate backlash online before Liverpool star Mohamed Salah produced his latest late-game heroics. The beIN Sports broadcast became a talking point when viewers noticed the cameraman focusing on the wrong team during Egypt's anthem.As "Bilady, Bilady, Bilady," played over the stadium speakers, the broadcast cameras showed Zimbabwe's players during their lineup and supporters rather than Egypt's lineup.
They showcased Knowledge Musona, Gerald Takwara, Munashe Garananga, and Daniel Msendami instead of the Liverpool star and co.READ MORE: Mohamed Salah starts AFCON with dramatic late winner as Egypt survives scareREAD MORE: Liverpool confirms Alexander Isak surgery as injury details emergeSocial media caught the mistake instantly and reacted in real-time, with fans questioning how such a basic error could occur on one of African football's biggest stages.The anthem mishap occurred on the same day Zimbabwe marked its 38th National Unity Day, commemorating the historic Unity Accord signed in 1987.While some viewers saw symbolism, others simply attributed it to AFCON's alleged reputation for unpredictable broadcasts.Content cannot be displayed without consent"AFCON is unreal," one fan posted, while another joked that it was "always about the drama, not the actual game."Another fan wrote, "These guys displayed the Zimbabwe lineup twice! They didn’t show the Egypt lineup at the start of the game," while a third fan added that the cameraman "had just one job."The comments continued when another match viewer added that simple broadcast mistakes are a part of "the things that make people undermine African football." Once play began, Egypt found itself in trouble quickly.Mohamed Salah is hoping to win AFCON for the first time in his careerZimbabwe opened up scoring at the 20th minute when Prince Dube finished from close range to give the Warriors a 1-0 lead.
The anthem mistake was already yesterday's news after Salah's strike helped Egypt secure all three points, sitting atop Group B alongside South Africa.Aside from scoring the winning goal, Salah created three big chances, made six key passes, won five duels, and completed 34 passes. The Egypt captain aims to win the competition after AFCON 2022's loss saw Salah in tears.