Last night in Agadir, Egypt edged South Africa 1-0 and became the first team to secure a spot in the AFCON 2025 knockout stages. 🔥⚽
The moment of magic arrived when Mohamed Salah was clipped in the box by South Africa defender Khuliso Mudau. The Liverpool star stepped up calmly and converted the penalty for his second goal of the tournament. 😎
The match heated up when Mohamed Hany was sent off in added time before halftime for stamping on Teboho Mokoena, leaving Egypt with 10 men. Despite the setback, goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy produced a crucial save from Mudau to preserve the lead. 🧤
Bafana Bafana pushed hard in the second half but couldn’t break through. This defeat marks their first competitive loss under coach Hugo Broos in nearly two years.
With six points from two games, Egypt tops Group B and will enjoy a rest day before the Round of 16. South Africa stays second on three points, still in the hunt as the group stage continues. 👀🏆
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Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in Agadir, first into AFCON knockouts
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