An injury to first-choice shot-stopper Ahmed El-Shenawy meant the veteran set a new record as he took the field against Mali
Egypt goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary became the oldest player in Africa Cup of Nations history when he featured in his country's Group D opener against Mali on Tuesday.
The four-time winner of the competition began the match on the bench, but was summoned when first-choice Ahmed El-Shenawy was unable to continue do to an apparent shoulder injury – winning his 148th cap at the age of 44 years and two days.
FIFA tweeted its congratulations to El-Hadary, who is currently enjoying a second spell with Egyptian Premier League side Wadi Degla.