Liverpool Club forward Mohamed Salah was attacked by fervent spectators who stormed the field during Egypt’s 2-0 victory over Sierra Leone in the 2026 World Cup qualifying match on November 20.
Mohamed Salah was a major factor in both of Egypt’s victories in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. On November 17, the squad defeated Djibouti 6-0, and on November 20, they defeated Sierra Leone 2-0, with Salah helping to score both goals.
During the 89th minute of the Egyptian team’s victory over Sierra Leone, a significant number of fervent supporters stormed onto the field in an attempt to tackle goalscorer Mohamed Salah. Salah was promptly shielded from the radicals by Mohamed Abdelmonem, a teammate of the Liverpool player who plays for Al Ahly Club, while he waited for security personnel to rush onto the field to step in.
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Mohamed Salah, a star player for Liverpool, was fouled by several pitch mates during Egypt’s victory over Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone fans surged onto the pitch looking for ways to attack after two players, Abdul Jarju Kabia and Tyrese Fornah, were given red cards. MailOnline (UK) reports that the team was perhaps disgruntled that they lost the match and had to play with nine players. Salaam. On social network X (the former Twitter), there are some videos showing followers berating Salah. Salah was fortunately shielded from danger by his teammates before security arrived on the field.
As security hurried onto the pitch, teammate Mohamed Abdelmonem shielded him.
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The game was then concluded under tight security. A fence of security personnel escorted Salah from the field. Other supporters from Sierra Leone attempted to approach the Liverpool striker to get photos, but they were told to back off.
Salah is highly regarded throughout Africa; some have even dubbed him the Messi of African football. That being said, this is the second occasion that the Egyptian celebrity has faced abuse from rival supporters, following the incident during the 2021 match against the Angolan side.
After Egypt’s victory over Sierra Leone, Salah quickly returned to Liverpool to prepare for the “big bаttle” against Man City in round 13 of the English Premier League this weekend, at 7:30 p.m. on November 25.