The first in 60 years.
In a significant moment for African football, Egypt faced Belgium in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup, marking a historic milestone for the Pharaohs’ star player, Mohamed Salah.
Details: Salah provided an assist during the game, becoming the first African player since 1966 to register a goal contribution on his birthday at the FIFA World Cup, according to Opta.
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At 34 years old, Salah’s achievement comes as his national team prepares for upcoming matches against New Zealand and Iran.
As a reminder: Spain’s forward also rewrote the tournament’s history by matching an unwanted record that had stood since 1966.