Overview
- Mohamed Salah converted a first-half spot kick awarded after a video review by referee Pacifique Ndabihawenimana to seal a 1-0 win over South Africa in Agadir.
- Right-back Mohamed Hany received a second yellow card at 45+2, and Egypt played the entire second half a man down after substituting Omar Marmoush for defensive cover.
- Deep in stoppage time, officials reviewed a possible Egyptian handball but declined to award South Africa a penalty after a prolonged check.
- Group B now stands at Egypt 6 points, South Africa 3, Angola 1 and Zimbabwe 1 following Angola’s 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe.
- South Africa coach Hugo Broos criticized the penalty decision and said Salah told him he was surprised it was given.