Egypt on Friday hold a 1–0 lead over South Africa in their Africa Cup of Nations Group B match in Agadir, following a first-half penalty converted by captain Mohamed Salah. The goal came in the 45th minute after South Africa defender Khuliso Mudau conceded a foul in the penalty area, allowing Salah to score with a left-footed shot to the centre of the goal. Moments later, Egypt were reduced to 10 men when Mohamed Hany received a second yellow card for a bad foul. In the second half, South Africa increased the tempo and committed more players forward in search of an equaliser, while Egypt dropped deeper and looked to create chances on the counter-attack. A late VAR check for a possible penalty in favour of South Africa was reviewed and overturned, with no penalty awarded.

Source: Punch December 26, 2025 20:53 UTC