Despite scoring two goals, Mohammed Kudus was unable to prevent the Black Stars from being equalized twice. On the other hand, the Pharaohs had a moment of concern when Mohamed Salah faced an injury scare.

In a thrilling Group B match at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Egypt and Ghana battled to a 2-2 draw in the Africa Cup of Nations. The game took an unexpected turn when Egypt’s star player, Mohamed Salah, was forced off the pitch due to injury just before half-time.

Despite Salah’s absence, Ghana took the lead with a sensational goal from Mohamed Kudus. The seven-time AFCON champions found themselves trailing and in need of a response.

The second half was a complete turnaround from the first, as the game exploded into action. Within a span of five minutes and 10 seconds, three goals were scored, keeping the fans on the edge of their seats.

Omar Marmoush, who had been outstanding throughout the match, capitalized on a poor pass from Inaki Williams to equalize for Egypt in the 69th minute. However, Ghana’s Kudus was not done yet, as he swiftly netted his second goal just over a minute later.

Both teams fought hard until the final whistle, but neither could find a winner. The match ended in a well-deserved 2-2 draw, showcasing the competitive spirit of African football.

Despite the setback of losing Salah to injury, Egypt showed resilience and determination to salvage a point. Ghana, on the other hand, will be pleased with their performance, especially Kudus, who was the standout player of the match with his two goals.

This thrilling encounter sets the stage for an exciting continuation of the Africa Cup of Nations, with both teams still in contention for a place in the knockout stages.