Overview
- Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in Agadir on Mohamed Salah’s first‑half penalty, then held on with 10 men after Mohamed Hany’s red card to secure first place in Group B.
- Angola and Zimbabwe drew 1-1 earlier, leaving South Africa still well placed to progress with a win in their final group match against Zimbabwe.
- AFP reported late free entry at the Agadir stadium that swelled attendance and strained crowd management, while CAF has denied any formal policy of free ticket distribution.
- Video review shaped key moments against South Africa and was previously unavailable for 15 minutes during DR Congo–Benin, renewing concerns about VAR reliability.
- Morocco’s coach Walid Regragui discussed injury management, including Achraf Hakimi’s return plans, ahead of Morocco–Mali, as Marseille criticized Gabon over Pierre‑Emerick Aubameyang’s usage.