Salah Makes History in World Cup Qualifiers
Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah has written his name into football history once again. After scoring a brace against Djibouti, the Liverpool forward became the first African player ever to score 20 goals in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
Salah’s impressive double also helped Egypt secure a convincing 3-0 victory, officially booking their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Salah Surpasses African Legends
With this milestone, Salah overtook some of Africa’s greatest football legends — Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto’o, and Islam Slimani — to become the continent’s all-time leading World Cup Qualifiers goal scorer.
Currently, Salah also leads the African Qualifiers scoring chart for this campaign with 9 goals, reaffirming his dominance for both club and country.
Fans Celebrate the Egyptian King
Fans around the world flooded social media to celebrate Salah’s record-breaking achievement. Many hailed him as the “King of Africa” and expressed hope that he will one day win the Ballon d’Or for his remarkable performances.
While some critics point out his missing AFCON trophy, Salah’s influence, consistency, and numbers continue to place him among the greatest African players of all time.
What’s Next for Egypt and Salah?
With qualification secured, Egypt will now prepare for the global stage in 2026, aiming to make a deeper run in the tournament. Salah, on the other hand, will look to lead his country with pride and possibly crown his international career with a historic trophy.
