Overview
- The Liverpool forward converted a Panenka from a VAR-awarded penalty just before halftime for the game’s lone goal.
- Mohamed Hany was sent off for a second yellow at 45+2, leaving Egypt to defend the entire second half with ten players.
- A stoppage-time handball appeal against Yasser Ibrahim went to VAR and was denied, prompting protests from South Africa coach Hugo Broos.
- Goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy made late saves to preserve the 1-0 result in Agadir, Morocco.
- Egypt top Group B on six points and are through to the round of 16, with Angola next to determine first place; Salah has two goals in two matches as media note ongoing transfer speculation.