Mohamed Salah — Egypt captain named to 2026 World Cup squad, departing Liverpool after nine years at season end.
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The Ghanaian Times
… They give us motivation,” he said of captain Mohamed Salah and striker Omar Marmoush. …
Egypt not at World Cup to make up the numbers- HassanJoy Online
… Playing on his 34th birthday, Egypt captain Mohamed Salah also had a second-half header well-saved by Courtois and goalscorer Ashour failed to hit the target on the rebound. …
Belgium come back to draw with Egypt in World CupThe Ghanaian Times
… Egypt were more threatening after bringing on exiting Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, but Ancelotti was “satisfied” with another win to add to last weekend’s 6-2 rout of Panama in Rio de Janeiro. …
Brazil face anxious wait over defender’s injuryJoy Online
… They scored 19 goals in nine matches, as Mohamed Salah lead the way with nine, and the defence conceded two goals and kept seven clean sheets. …
Egypt World Cup 2026 team guideThe Ghanaian Times
Mohamed Salah is set to captain Egypt at the World Cup this summer after being named in their preliminary 27-man squad. …
Salah set to captain Egypt at World CupJoy Online
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been “selfish” and should be dropped from the squad for the Reds’ final match of the season against Brentford at Anfield, says former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney. …
Selfish Salah should be dropped from Anfield finale – RooneyJoy Online
Mohamed Salah says Liverpool must return to being a “heavy metal attacking team that opponents fear” after “crumbling” to a defeat at Aston Villa, which left their Champions League hopes in the balance. …
Liverpool must return to heavy metal football – SalahJoy Online
… An African-Centred Sporting Experience In a uniquely African approach, participating orphanages were grouped into teams named after legendary African sports icons, including Abedi “Pelé” Ayew, Chioma Ajunwa, Haile Gebrselassie, Didier Drogba, Mohamed Salah, and Maria Mutola. …
Ubuntu inter-orphanage games: A celebration of shared humanityJoy Online
… Mohamed Salah, also ruled out with injury, watched on from the directors’ box and wondered how Liverpool could have done with the Egyptian, who has scored more times against United in the Premier League than anyone else. …
Slot’s VAR fury but loss highlights Liverpool issuesJoy Online
Liverpool expect Mohamed Salah to return from injury before the end of the season after he was forced off against Crystal Palace on Saturday. …
Liverpool expect Salah return before end of seasonEgypt's coach Hossam Hassan says the team are not at the World Cup just to make up the numbers, after they drew 1-1 with Belgium in their opening match. Hassan praised the team's performance and quality players, including captain Mohamed Salah and striker Omar Marmoush, noting that Egypt went ahead early but conceded an own goal in the 66th minute.
17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan says the team are not at the World Cup just to make up the numbers, after they drew 1-1 with Belgium in their opening match. Hassan praised the team's performance and quality players, including captain Mohamed Salah and striker Omar Marmoush, noting that Egypt went ahead early but conceded an own goal in the 66th minute.
17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Egypt took a first-half lead through Emam Ashour but Belgium equalized via an own goal from Mohamed Hany in the 66th minute, with both sides sharing the points in their Group G World Cup match in Seattle. Egypt remains without a World Cup win across eight games since their 1934 debut.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazil full-back Wesley injured his left groin 15 minutes into a 2-1 World Cup preparation win over Egypt and will undergo tests to determine if he can participate in Brazil's Group C campaign starting Saturday against Morocco. Head Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Wesley has a muscle problem and they will wait for diagnostic results, but believes the player will have time to recover.
8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Egypt qualified for the 2026 World Cup unbeaten with a game to spare, scoring 19 goals in nine qualifying matches. The team employs a pragmatic defensive approach and will likely use a 4-3-3 formation that shifts to 4-2-3-1 when chasing, with coach Hossam Hassan confirming he has settled on "90%" of the squad.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Mohamed Salah is set to captain Egypt at the World Cup this summer after being named in their preliminary 27-man squad. Head coach Hossam Hassan will reduce the squad to 26 players after a friendly against Russia on 28 May, and Egypt will face Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran in Group G.
22 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Wayne Rooney has called Mohamed Salah "selfish" and said he should be dropped from Liverpool's final match against Brentford, criticizing Salah's public comments about the club needing to return to "heavy metal attacking football" as a dig at manager Arne Slot.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Mohamed Salah has called for Liverpool to return to a "heavy metal attacking team that opponents fear" following a 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa that has left their Champions League hopes uncertain. Salah, who will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nine years and six major trophies, appeared to criticise head coach Arne Slot, saying their identity under former manager Jurgen Klopp must be "recovered and kept for good."
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
On 10 January 2026, the Black Sheep Foundation held the Ubuntu Inter-Orphanage Games at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, bringing together over 500 children from multiple orphanages for a day centred on belonging, dignity, wellness, and joy. The event, rooted in the African philosophy of Ubuntu ("I Am Because We Are"), featured athletics, health screening, mentorship, and entertainment, with over 1,000 spectators and volunteers also in attendance.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool manager Arne Slot complained about a VAR decision not to disallow Manchester United's second goal for handball, but acknowledged his side must stop conceding "ridiculous goals" after a 3-2 defeat that marked their 11th Premier League loss of the season.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Mohamed Salah suffered a minor muscle injury against Crystal Palace on Saturday, but Liverpool anticipates the 33-year-old forward will recover in time to play again before the season ends and his departure from the club after nine years.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →