[CAF]Mohamed Salah scored a hat-trick as Egypt beat Zimbabwe 4-2 today to maintain a perfect 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying record. The Pharaohs top Group G with 12 points from four victories and could win it later Sunday if second-place Guinea fail to collect maximum points at home against Mozambique.
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