Despite having lifted two Premier League titles and the Champions League with Liverpool, the AFCON trophy continues to elude Salah, who has twice fallen in the final with an Egypt side often billed among the favourites to go all the way.

The Pharaohs have had organisational issues at previous tournaments but this time all is set up for them to succeed on the pitch

Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to end Ivory Coast’s title defence, while Victor Osimhen led Nigeria past Algeria to set up blockbuster semi-final clashes

Liverpool fans will have to wait a little longer to see Mohamed Salah back in the famous red jersey after the Egyptian icon scored for his country to extend their stay at the Africa Cup of Nations. Salah found the net in the thrilling 3-1 victory over Benin,

Mohamed Salah has a score to settle after the Liverpool forward helped set up an AFCON semi-final clash with Sadio Mane and Senegal