Mostafa Mohamed Sends Egyptian Fans Wild in Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium After Early Goal, Video

• Egypt scored the opening goal of the game against Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations
• Mostafa Mohamed pounced on a loose ball in the box to score within two minutes of the game
• Fans in the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium went wild after Egypt's opening goal of the game

Egyptian fans have a lot to celebrate during their opening game at AFCON 2022.

The Pharaohs took on Mozambique in their opening game of the tournament and had the perfect start, thanks to Mostafa Mohamed.

The striker scored within the first two minutes of the game as Egypt got the ball rolling on their quest to win a record-extending eighth AFCON title.

As noted by CAF Online, Egypt won the title in 1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, and 2008. Their last title came in 2010.

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Egyptian fans go wild in stadium

With their side getting off to a perfect start against Mozambique, fans couldn’t contain their excitement.

Egyptian supporters in the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium erupted joyfully after their side took the lead.

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How Egypt opened the scoring

Mohamed, who plays for FC Nantes in France, pounced on a loose ball in the box after Mohamed Salah mistimed his kick.

The Liverpool attacker tried to volley home from a cross from the left wing but totally missed the ball. Mohamed then showed great control with his back to goal to get the ball away from the defender. He then swivelled and fired home into the bottom corner to give his side the lead.

Fans enjoy AFCON experience

Egypt's goal wasn't the only time that the stadium broke out into loud celebrations. Fans gathered in the stadium made the most of the experience, dancing along to the music and making their voices heard.

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Salah could play unfamiliar role at AFCON

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah could find himself playing in an unfamiliar position at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Egyptian boss Rui Vitoria has hinted that he could try out the Liverpool attacker in a new role, Sports Brief reported.

Salah is known for playing as a wide forward but could be asked to orchestrate the attacks from midfield.