Overview
- Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in Agadir after a penalty was awarded on review for contact on Mohamed Salah, who converted with a Panenka.
- Right-back Mohamed Hany was sent off for a second yellow before halftime, forcing Egypt to defend the lead with ten men through the entire second half.
- South Africa’s late appeal for a handball penalty against Yasser Ibrahim was rejected after a lengthy VAR check, prompting protests from coach Hugo Broos.
- Goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy made key late interventions to preserve Egypt’s clean sheet as the Pharaohs moved to six points and top Group B.
- Earlier in Fez, Nigeria defeated Tunisia 3-2 with goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman, a result that sealed the Super Eagles’ early qualification with six points.