Mohammed Salah was satisfied with his Egypt's 1-1 draw against Nigeria in Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, insisting that a win against Samson Siasia’s men could have flickered the fury of the Kaduna fans.
Salah had equalised for the Pharaohs in the first minute of stoppage time and appeared to be staging a memorable victory in the dying seconds when he sprinted unimpeded into the Eagles’ half, before referee Janny Sikazwe called off the game.
The decision sparked anger from the Egyptians who rushed at the Zambian referee to question his call.
But the AS Roma forward said he was pleased with the arbiter’s call, claiming hell could have been let loose by the fans who jam-packed the Ahmadu Bello Stadium.
"I breathed a sigh of relief after the ref blew the final whistle," Salah told Al-Ahram Daily newspaper.
"I was afraid when I received the ball and was heading directly towards the goal to score what could have been the winner.
"Had I been able to score, I wouldn't have been able to tell what exactly the fans' response would be, that's why I thanked God right after the final whistle,” he concluded.
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Stupid talk.most of you deserve red card fir always challenging referee decisions. You north Africans and Arabs are so shirt tempered and violent. Mind you Nigeria is coming to beat you 2-1 in Egypt but I am afraid the match may be rocked by violence which you people are known for.Idiot!
ReplyDeleteThe little chance u have to come in Nigeria u think u can us it 2 talk any-how, if so scared of d fans why did u even scored d 1st goal, uv not even approached d box b4 d final mint, u are now concluding of scoring d winning goal
ReplyDeleteWe are beating Egypt 2 nill come tomorrow. I'm sure of dat & Saleh will cry.
ReplyDeleteSalah, relax, Nigerians are not wolfs like yours..... If you score, nothing will happen..... We are not violent like Egyptians.... We normally accept our fates......
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