Marmoush aims to emerge from Salah's shadow as Egypt's hero (opens in new tab)

The Pharaohs are powerhouses of African football with a record seven continental titles but are yet to win a match in eight games at the World Cup. A meeting with New Zealand, ranked 56 places below Egypt in the FIFA rankings, offers a golden chance for an elusive World Cup victory and with it progress beyond the group stages for the first time. For Marmoush it is also an opportunity to make his mark on the global stage. Overshadowed by Mohamed Salah's superstar status in the national team, M...