Salah achieved this feat after Egypt thrashed Malawi 5-0 in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

The Trabzonspor winger's first goal, which put him level with Hossam Hassan, came before he scored his landmark 70th goal with a Panenka penalty in added time.

Salah made his international debut in 2011 and has now racked up 123 appearances for Egypt.

Egypt's all-time top scorers:

1. Mohamed Salah: 70 goals

2. Hossam Hassan: 69 goals

3. Hassan El-Shazly: 49 goals

4. El-Sayed El-Dhizui: 41 goals

5. Mohamed Aboutrika: 38 goals.