Salah scores last-minute winner against Tunisia

Reigning African Player of the Year, Mohamed Salah scored a last-minute winner as Egypt beat Tunisia 3-2 in a Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday.

Both teams are already qualified for the CAF tournament billed to hold in Cameroon next year.

Naim Sliti bagged a brace for Tunisia, while Trezeguet and Baher El Mohamady scored for the hosts, and both sides were heading to a draw before Salah struck.

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The Liverpool forward played a one-two with Salah Mohsen before clipping the ball over keeper Farouk Ben Mustapha for his 39th international goal.

He has now scored in each of his past eight international matches, and 10 goals in total.

The Pharaohs will face Niger in their final game in the qualifiers while Tunisia will take on Swaziland.

The AFCON finals will take place from June 15 to July 13, 2019.

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