Mo Salah struck in face as Egypt seal AFCON progress after VAR controversy

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The Liverpool star won and converted a first-half penalty to hand his side an advantage in their second match of the tournament in Morocco. While the Egyptian clutched his face, referee Pacifique Ndabihaweniman did not blow his whistle.

Salah did not waste his opportunity. Last season's Premier League top goalscorer coolly dispatched his penalty with a light chip into the centre of the goal.

Mohamed Salah is fouled by South Africa's defender Khuliso Mudau and a penalty is given ( Image: FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images) After a VAR review, no penalty was awarded despite Ibrahim clearly appearing in the area. The defender's arm appeared to be breaking his fall.