Overview
- Egypt opened AFCON with a 2-1 win over Zimbabwe, sealed by Mohamed Salah’s 91st-minute strike after Omar Marmoush had equalised.
- Salah shared a post-match photo with Marmoush on Instagram, where Erling Haaland replied, "Salam brusjans," with a thumbs-up emoji.
- Outlets reported fans reading the phrase as a blend of Arabic and Norwegian meaning a friendly greeting such as "peace, brothers."
- Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan said his team "wasted many chances" and must learn from the performance.
- Egypt next face South Africa on Boxing Day, while Manchester City return to Premier League duty against Nottingham Forest on 27 December.