Sénégal Air Launches Campaign to Identify Supporter Who Aimed Laser at Mohamed Salah
In a surprising move, Sénégal Air announced on Monday the launch of a campaign to identify the supporter who aimed a laser at Egyptian star Mohamed Salah during the decisive World Cup qualifying match between Egypt and Senegal in 2022.
The two teams are set to meet again next Wednesday in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Tangier, Morocco, generating significant public and media interest.
The previous encounter was marred by controversy, as Salah was escorted off the field by security after being targeted by lasers and other projectiles from Senegalese fans, drawing criticism from international media.
Sénégal Air stated that it aims to reward the supporter for their actions, offering a complimentary trip to Morocco to attend the semi-final, claiming that the act "made a lasting impression and brought luck to the team" during the 2022 match. The airline has encouraged its followers to come forward with any information about the supporter or their family.
In recent years, Senegal has posed a significant challenge for Egypt, having defeated them in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup in 2006 with a score of 2-1, while also preventing Salah and his teammates from winning the Africa Cup in 2021 and qualifying for the World Cup in 2022.
