Salah, Foster seal dramatic AFCON 2025 opening wins

Mohamed Salah struck in stoppage time to rescue Egypt against Zimbabwe, while Lyle Foster ended South Africa's opening-match drought with a late winner over Angola. Both victories set up a high-stakes Group B clash between the Pharaohs and Bafana Bafana. The dramatic finishes highlight AFCON's unpredictability and the pressure on title contenders to deliver early momentum.