Salah Saves Egypt in Dramatic Extra-Time AFCON Win
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Egypt needed extra time to defeat a stubborn Benin team 3-1 and advance in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Star forward Mohamed Salah scored the final goal to secure the victory.
Benin challenged the favored Egyptians throughout the match. The underdogs forced the game into an additional 30-minute period.
Egypt finally broke through in extra time. Salah's decisive goal ended Benin's resistance and prevented a major upset.
The win moves Egypt into the tournament's quarter-final round.