Overview
- Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in Agadir as Mohamed Salah converted a VAR-awarded penalty following contact from Khuliso Mudau.
- Referee Pacifique Ndabihawenimana later overturned a potential South Africa penalty after a lengthy review, citing the defender’s “supporting arm.”
- Hugo Broos called both decisions ridiculous and said Salah told him he was surprised the first incident was given as a penalty.
- Egypt top Group B and are through to the knockout stage, while South Africa sit second on three points ahead of Monday’s game in Marrakesh against Zimbabwe.
- Despite playing the second half against 10 men and recording 62% possession with 16 shots, South Africa could not find a goal, though young centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi drew praise for his display.