Overview
- Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in Agadir on Mohamed Salah’s VAR-awarded penalty, securing six points and first place in Group B.
- Morocco drew 1-1 with Mali in Rabat, with Brahim Diaz and Lassine Sinayoko converting penalties awarded after video reviews.
- The hosts remain unqualified on four points and next face Zambia to clinch progression, as Achraf Hakimi stayed on the bench under medical management.
- VAR is under scrutiny following disputed handball interpretations in Egypt–South Africa and Morocco–Mali, plus a 15-minute outage reported in DR Congo–Benin.
- Torrential rain has not disrupted matches, with SubAir pitch technology preserving surfaces and organizer measures boosting attendance.