Mo Salah scores last-minute winner in dramatic AFCON opener with Egypt

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Mohamed Salah was the hero for Egypt as they secured a late 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe to kick off the Africa Cup of Nations, scoring the winner in stoppage time. Salah has put his troubles at Liverpool behind him to captain Egypt at the mid-season AFCON and got off to the perfect start on Monday night.

Video: Salah scores 90+1′ winner, Egypt 2-1 Zimbabwe The tie looked to be heading for a draw when Salah forced the ball home in a late scramble, sealing a 2-1 victory in injury time. After their celebrations on the pitch at full-time, Salah posed for his customary goalscorer’s selfie with Man City striker Marmoush.

It comes with every AFCON fixture being shown live on Channel 4 and their streaming services, meaning while Liverpool may not be in action on Boxing Day there will still be an opportunity to watch Salah. Which Liverpool games will Salah miss for AFCON?