Overview
- Mohamed Salah converted a first-half penalty to give Egypt a 1-0 victory over South Africa in Group B on Boxing Day in Agadir.
- Mohamed Hany was sent off for a second yellow card moments after the goal, yet Egypt saw out the match with 10 men.
- The win moves Egypt to six points and guarantees a place in the knockout stage, with top spot to be sealed against Angola next.
- South Africa remain on three points and must seek progression in their final group fixture after missing chances despite promising play.
- Bafana Bafana made two changes to their XI, starting Tshepang Moremi and Thalente Mbatha, after both teams opened the tournament with 2-1 wins.