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The Pharaohs of Egypt have finally won a game at the FIFA World Cup after waiting for the moment for close to a century.
Mohammed Salah, captain of the Pharaohs played a significant role in the feat scoring a goal and two assists in the early hours of Monday June 22nd.
Egypt became the first African team to participate at the FIFA World Cup in 1934 but had never won a game.
However, the jinx was broken with a comeback win over New Zealand on Monday morning at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver.
Finn Surman gave the New Zealanders the lead after 15 minutes with a thumping header off a cross from Tim Payne.
Mohammed Salah came close to getting the equaliser at the start of the second half but his effort didn’t trouble the goalkeeper.
However, Mostafa Ziko equalised for the Pharaohs witha close range header from Mohammed Hany’s pin point cross into the box.
Mohammed Salah sent the Egyptian fans in the stadium into a frenzy as he put Egypt ahead with a brilliant finish.
Salah wasn’t done with the New Zealanders just yet providing an assist for Trezeguet who came off the bench to seal a 3-1 win.
The historic victory guarantees Egypt a place in the round of 32 as they go top of Group G with four points.
