Hosts Egypt make winning start to Africa Cup of Nations
Egypt's Mohamed Salah in action with Zimbabwe's Knowledge Musona during the Africa Cup of Nations match in Cairo June 21, 2019. ― Reuterspic
His 41st-minute strike proved decisive as Egypt missed out on a myriad of chances to make a bigger impact but will be satisfied to have taken the first three point haul of the month-long event. A packed crowd of 70,000 ― many of whom had queued from up to 12 hours before kick off to enter the stadium ― ensured a heady atmosphere at the Cairo International Stadium.Zimbabwe's goalkeeper Edmore Sibanda had a busy start with two saves inside the opening three minutes ― both times touching the ball clear of his goal from headed efforts.
Egypt had a scare as Zimbabwe took a quick free kick that caught the home defence napping but not goalkeeper Mohamed El Shennawi, who came out timely to smoother the opportunity.Picking up the ball out wide, he collected it back inside the penalty area after a short pass, and then made a body check to shake off the defence and open room for himself to fire home a curling shot that gave Sibanda no chance.
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