The Egyptian national football team achieved a resounding 5-0 victory over Malawi on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Cairo International Stadium. The match, part of the third round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, saw a dominant performance by the Pharaohs and a standout display from captain Mohamed Salah, who scored twice in the closing minutes.
Egypt entered the match with clear offensive intent under the leadership of new coach Ali Maher, who began his tenure with a major win. Nasser Maher opened the scoring early in the sixth minute, before Omar Marmoush doubled the lead in the tenth minute, giving the hosts a comfortable advantage from the start.
The Egyptian team maintained its offensive pressure, capitalizing on quick ball movement and effective use of space. Mohamed Hany added the third goal in the thirty-eighth minute, ending the first half with a well-deserved 3-0 lead, as Malawi struggled to contain the Egyptian attacks.
In the second half, the Pharaohs maintained control despite Malawi's attempts to narrow the gap. Mohamed Salah appeared in the decisive moments, scoring the fourth goal in the eighty-fourth minute following a pass from Ibrahim Adel, and later capped off the scoring spree with a fifth goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time, underscoring his influential presence in the match.
Statistics reflected Egypt's dominance, with possession reaching approximately 69 percent compared to 31 percent for Malawi. Egypt attempted 23 shots, with 12 on target, against 16 shots from the visitors, four of which were on target. The Egyptian team also completed 815 passes with 92 percent accuracy, compared to 363 passes for Malawi at 78 percent accuracy, signaling the Pharaohs' control over the match's tempo.
With this victory, the Egyptian team raised its tally to seven points, strengthening its position at the top of Group B, which also includes Angola, South Sudan, and Malawi. The result sends a strong message to its rivals regarding its ambitions to qualify for the continental finals scheduled in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
This result holds additional significance as the first official test for coach Ali Maher, who took charge following Hossam Hassan. The five-goal haul provided the new technical staff with a positive start, particularly with the return of offensive efficiency and multiple scoring options.
The Egyptian team is preparing for the return leg against Malawi on Tuesday, November 17, to be played on Malawian soil, with hopes of continuing their winning streak and moving closer to securing a spot in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals.
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