Mohamed Salah's Egypt knocked out of AFCON, and in the worst way possible

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Mohamed Salah’s Africa Cup of Nations dream with Egypt ended in brutal fashion as the Pharaohs were knocked out in a dramatic, gut-wrenching conclusion that felt as painful as any exit in their recent history. Coming into the tournament with genuine hopes of finally ending a 16-year wait for AFCON glory, Egypt instead found a new, crueller way to suffer on the continental stage.

The article details how the match swung wildly, with Egypt repeatedly dragged into chaos despite moments of control and quality. Defensive lapses, lapses in concentration and costly individual errors undermined their efforts, turning what could have been a routine progression into a nightmare. Egypt’s back line, already under scrutiny, collapsed at key moments, leaving their goalkeeper exposed and their attacking stars powerless to change the outcome.

Salah’s own night epitomised the frustration. Targeted physically and tactically, he was forced to drop deep, harried by multiple defenders, and increasingly cut adrift from any sustained attacking structure. When chances did fall his way, the pressure and context surrounding Egypt’s campaign magnified every miss and misplaced touch. The sense that this might have been his last, best chance to lift AFCON with Egypt only sharpened the sting.

The manner of the elimination – decided by late drama and fine margins rather than a clear superiority from the opponents – left players and fans shattered. Instead of a dignified defeat or a heroic near-miss, Egypt exited amid a cocktail of regret, self-inflicted wounds and the haunting feeling that they had once again found a way to lose from a position of promise.

For Salah, the article concludes, this is another scar on an otherwise glittering career: a reminder that, for all his club success and individual honours, international football can still deal him the harshest blows in the most agonising way possible.