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Mohamed Salah has scored three goals for Egypt at this year's Afcon. AFP

Pressure on Afcon hosts Morocco, Mahrez still key, Salah plays down chances

Tournament reaches quarter-final stage with heavyweight line-up in battle for last-four spot

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UAE humanitarian ship carrying essential aid for Gaza arrives at Al Arish

Sudan heads into 2026 with shifting front lines and no end to war in sight



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The Doraleh port in Djibouti City, the capital of Djibouti. Xinhua via AFP

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Deputy Prime Minister Kamel El Wazir seals the deal during a visit to the Horn of Africa nation

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Egypt coach Hossan Hassan described Mohamed Salah as ‘an icon and one of the best players in the world’. AP

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