Overview
- Egypt beat Zimbabwe 2-1 after Prince Dube’s 20th-minute opener, with Omar Marmoush leveling on 63 minutes and Mohamed Salah scoring in the first minute of stoppage time.
- South Africa topped Angola 2-1 as Oswin Appollis struck first, Show equalised, and Lyle Foster curled in the winner on 79 minutes following a VAR offside that canceled a Tshepang Moremi goal and a Mbekezeli Mbokazi shot off the bar.
- The results leave Egypt and South Africa on three points each at the top of Group B, with the teams meeting on December 26 in a match that will shape the group standings.
- South Africa’s victory ended a six-game winless run against Angola and snapped a sequence of failing to win their AFCON opener since 2006, according to multiple reports.
- Coverage noted Salah’s decisive display came after a recent spell on Liverpool’s bench and widely reported comments about his club situation, as Egypt pursue a record-extending eighth title.