Egypt has Just Qualified for Russia 2018 World Cup After Defeating Congo

posted on: Oct 10, 2017

SOURCE: STEP FEED

BY MALIK AL-ASH SHAYKH

Salah guaranteed Egypt’s World Cup qualification with his second goal coming from a penalty kick during the game’s last minute.

After defeating Congo’s national football team, Egypt has officially qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1990.

Egypt’s football star Mohamed Salah scored the opening goal in the game’s 62nd minute. Congo equalised 8 minutes before the match was due to end.

Salah guaranteed Egypt’s World Cup qualification with his second goal coming from a penalty kick during the game’s last minute.

The game ended 2-1 in Egypt’s favour.

Salah is now Egypt’s fifth top scorer in history with 31 international goals, surpassing Amr Zaki.