Overview
- Mohamed Salah converted a 45th-minute spot kick after VAR ruled Khuliso Mudau made contact with him in the area.
- Mohamed Hany was dismissed for a second yellow in first-half stoppage time, forcing Egypt to defend with 10 men after the break.
- South Africa pressed for an equaliser but a potential late handball penalty was not awarded after a pitchside review, and coach Hugo Broos condemned the officiating.
- Egypt top Group B on six points and are assured of a last-16 berth with one group game remaining.
- Bafana Bafana stay on three points, see a 27-match unbeaten run halted, and will guarantee progression with a win over Zimbabwe.