Is Mohamed Salah the Best African Player Ever? Harambee Stars Midfielder Weighs In
- Egypt international Mohamed Salah is regarded as the best African player to play in the Premier League
- The 32-year-old has played for Liverpool since 2017 and has many records, including the most goals by an African
- Harambee Stars midfielder Kenneth Muguna believes the Premier League winner is in the conversation among African greats
Mohamed Salah was on target in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.
The Egypt international has now scored eight goals in the league this season, with Erling Haaland the only player with more.
Salah is now considered arguably Africa's greatest player, but Kenyan international Kenneth Muguna disagrees.
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Salah's historic run in Premier League
The 32-year-old has consistently performed in the English top-flight since he joined Liverpool in 2017.
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In the last seven seasons in the Premier League, he has scored at least 18 goals every campaign, a consistent run for the Egyptian.
He has won one Premier League title and three Golden Boots, making him one of the best players in the last decade. He also won the Premier League with Liverpool in 2020, their first in 30 years.
He has scored 165 Premier League goals, the most by an African player. It places him eighth on the all-time list.
Is Salah the African GOAT?
Harambee Stars midfielder exclusively told Briefly News Salah can become the African GOAT.
"For me it is [greatest African player] Eto'o. Salah is in the conversation, but I prefer Samuel Eto'o. Football is about how someone made an impact and how someone inspired you. Some players inspire you more than others. I've watched Eto'o since I was young, and he's always been my favourite."
"Salah is on the same level as [Didier] Drogba, Eto'o, maybe he just needs to win an AFCON."
Cameroon icon Eto'o is regarded as the greatest African football ever. He won two AFCON titles and two European trebles.
Reason why Salah rejected Saudi League
Briefly News earlier reported that Saudi Pro League director of football Michael Emenalo offered insights into why the competition was unable to secure Mohamed Salah’s signature despite high expectations.
The Egyptian forward was heavily linked with a move to Al-Ittihad, joining Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and Neymar in the wave of top-tier players migrating to the Middle East.
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