Overview
- Salah converted a VAR-awarded spot kick after Khuliso Mudau was judged to have fouled him, sealing a 1-0 win over South Africa in Agadir.
- Mohamed Hany was sent off in first-half stoppage time, and Egypt survived sustained pressure plus a late VAR handball review that went their way.
- Egypt have six points from two matches and need only a draw on Monday to clinch top spot in Group B, while South Africa face Zimbabwe to secure progression.
- Emmanuel Adebayor criticized Jamie Carragher’s remarks about Salah as unfair, after Carragher alleged the forward’s rare mixed-zone interviews are choreographed to strengthen his position.
- Liverpool coach Arne Slot said he had to convince Hugo Ekitike to build his fitness; Ekitike has five goals in four matches with added responsibility as Alexander Isak remains out and Salah competes at AFCON, and Liverpool are unbeaten in six.