Mohamed Salah was instrumental in both of Egypt’s triumphs in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, scoring four goals in the 6-0 win over Djibouti on November 17 and assisting Trezeguet, who scored both goals, in the 2-0 win against Sierra Leone on November 20.
In the 89th minute of Egypt’s victory over Sierra Leone, a big number of excited fans rushed onto the field and attempted to tackle goalscorer Mohamed Salah. Mohamed Abdelmonem, a Liverpool teammate who plays for Al Ahly Club, instantly shielded Salah from the extremists while security guards ran into the field to intercede.
According to MailOnline (UK), “Sierra Leone fans rushed onto the field looking for ways to attack, perhaps disappointed that the home team lost the match and played with 9 people because two players Abdul Jarju Kabia and Tyrese Fornah were red cards.” Salah. Fans target Salah in some footage on the social network X (old Twitter). Fortunately, Salah’s teammates were able to protect him before security arrived.”
The contest was then terminated under tight security. Salah was led off the field via a security fence. Other Sierra Leone fans approached and asked to snap pictures with the Liverpool striker, but were told to back off.
Salah is widely regarded in Africa as the Messi of African football. However, this is the second time the Egyptian star has been abused by rival fans, following the incident in the 2021 match against Angola.
Following Egypt’s triumph against Sierra Leone, Salah went to Liverpool to prepare for the “big battle” against Manchester City this weekend in round 13 of the English Premier League, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on November 25.