Overview
- Mohamed Salah converted a first‑half penalty, awarded on video review for contact in the box, to secure Egypt’s 1-0 win over South Africa.
- Right-back Mohamed Hany received a second yellow at 45+2, leaving Egypt to defend the entire second half with ten men as goalkeeper Mohamed El‑Shenawy made key saves.
- A late VAR check for a potential handball on Yasser Ibrahim resulted in no penalty to South Africa, a decision that drew complaints from coach Hugo Broos.
- With two wins from two, Egypt has qualified for the round of 16 and will face Angola in its group finale in Morocco.
- Nigeria also sealed progression after a 3-2 victory over Tunisia, highlighted by Victor Osimhen’s opener and Ademola Lookman’s two assists plus a goal, with Tunisia pulling one back from a VAR-confirmed penalty.