In a thrilling Africa Cup of Nations encounter, Egypt faced a resilient Mozambique side, securing only a point after a last-minute Mohamed Salah penalty saved them from an unexpected upset.

The match kicked off with Egypt taking an early lead through Mostafa Mohamed after a sharp turn and finish in the box, but Mozambique’s Witi stunned everyone with a superb header to level the score.

Clesio Bauque then added a clinical second for Mozambique after evading the last ditch tackle of Hegazy, turning the game on its head. Despite a lackluster performance from Salah and Egypt, a late penalty awarded after a VAR check allowed Salah to salvage a draw.

The Liverpool star held his nerve to convert deep into stoppage time, with his spot kick going in off the post. The result, however, overshadowed Egypt’s struggles against the determined Mozambique, ranked 111th globally.

Despite the late penalty drama, Mozambique showcased resilience, leaving them with mixed emotions, having come close to their first-ever AFCON win. The point represents only the third ever point they’ve earned in the history of this tournament.

Salah’s quiet performance, although he still ended the game with a goal and assist, raises concerns about Egypt’s upcoming challenge against Ghana. Mozambique meanwhile will prepare for their next fixture against Cape Verde on Friday.