Overview
- Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in Agadir through a VAR-awarded penalty converted by Mohamed Salah, securing first place in Group B despite playing with 10 men before halftime.
- Morocco’s 19-match winning run ended in a 1-1 draw with Mali in Rabat, with both goals arriving after VAR reviews and the hosts missing chances to reclaim control.
- Senegal and DR Congo drew 1-1 in Tangier, as Sadio Mané equalised after Cédric Bakambu’s opener, leaving both teams on four points with one Group D match to play.
- PSG teenager Ibrahim Mbaye made a decisive impact off the bench for Senegal, his driving run and shot leading to Mané’s leveller and highlighting a breakout performance on day six.
- Benin beat Botswana 1-0 in Rabat for their first-ever AFCON finals victory, moving to three points ahead of Tuesday’s Group D finale, while Nigeria vs Tunisia in Fez later today could all-but secure progression for the winner.