World Cup 2026: Salah enters list of African players with most goals, assists

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Hot Source

Egypt winger, Mohamed Salah, on Monday entered the history books as one of the African players with the most goals and assists combined in the history of the World Cup.
This follows his goal and assist against New Zealand as Egypt came from behind to win 3-1.
According to OptaJoe, Salah now has three goals and two assists in the list of African players with the most goals and assists combined in FIFA World Cup history.
The former Liverpool ace is behind former Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan and Cameroon legend Roger Milla in the list.
African players with the most goals, and assists combined in the history of the World Cup:
Asamoah Gyan – (6 goals, 3 assists)
Roger Milla – (5 goals, 1 assist)
Wahbi Khazri – (3 goals, 2 assists)
Mohamed Salah – (3 goals, 2 assists)
Meanwhile, speaking after leading Egypt to beat New Zealand, Salah expressed happiness.
“It’s incredible. It’s a great achievement for all the players, for the staff. We have to enjoy today, enjoy tomorrow, then focus on the next game,” Salah said.
World Cup 2026: Salah enters list of African players with most goals, assists

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UCL: Zidane excited over Valverde’s hat-trick against Man City

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March 12, 2026
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Former Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane has conveyed his joy regarding midfielder Federico Valverde following his hat-trick against Manchester City.

The Uruguayan international netted all three goals for Los Blancos, leading them to a 3-0 victory over the English team in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16.

Club icon Zidane was present at the Bernabeu as Valverde stole the spotlight in the crucial match. When questioned post-game, he expressed his happiness for the 27-year-old midfielder after his impressive goalscoring display.

“I am very pleased for Valverde,” he remarked (via @MadridXtra on X). Federico Valverde donned the Real Madrid captain’s armband and rose to the challenge in the absence of top scorer Kylian Mbappe, who is sidelined due to injury.

The midfielder delivered three precise finishes that would have made Mbappe, or any other forward, proud, securing the win for his team.

Valverde joined Los Blancos in 2016 and made his debut two years later after progressing through the youth ranks and spending time on loan. He became a regular in the first team under Zidane in 2019 during the Frenchman’s second tenure with the Spanish club.

Before facing Manchester City, Federico Valverde had only scored three Champions League goals in his previous 75 appearances in the tournament. His hat-trick astonishingly matched that total in just 45 minutes of play at the Bernabeu.

UCL: Zidane excited over Valverde’s hat-trick against Man City

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NPFL: Abia Warriors fall in Aba, as Enyimba snatch late winner

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March 29, 2026
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Enyimba Football Club of Aba on Sunday beat Abia Warriors of Umuahia 2-1 in a classy Abia Derby played at Aba Stadium.

Two goals scored by Chidera Michael in the 60th and 90th minutes gave Enyimba the maximum three points against their Umuahia neighbours.

The game produced tense moments in the goal areas of both teams during the first 45 minutes but still ended 0-0.

In the 60th minute, Chidera Michael scored to give the home team the lead, but Abia Warriors equalized in the 87th minute through Emeka Obioma.

The match was heading to a 1-1 draw, but Chidera Michael again scored for Enyimba in the 90th minute from a penalty after Wonah Williams of Enyimba was brought down in the Abia Warriors’ penalty area.

With Sunday’s victory, Enyimba now has 39 points from 32 matches and is 15th on the NPFL table.

Abia Warriors, which was in 5th position last week, dropped to 6th position while retaining 49 points.

NPFL: Abia Warriors fall in Aba, as Enyimba snatch late winner