Football: Salah goals take Egypt to 2018 World Cup

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AFP Cairo
Last Updated : Oct 09 2017 | 12:57 AM IST
Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah converted a stoppage-time penalty to give Egypt a dramatic 2-1 win over Congo Brazzaville today and a place at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Salah put Egypt ahead during the second half in Alexandria only for Arnold Bouka Moutou to equalise two minutes from the end of regular time.
Victory gave Egypt an uncatchable four-point lead over Uganda in Group E with one round of fixtures remaining.

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First Published: Oct 09 2017 | 12:57 AM IST

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