Egypt became the first team to secure a place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage after a tense 1-0 victory over South Africa in Agadir, Morocco! 🇪🇬 The Pharaohs now top Group B with six points, while Bafana Bafana face a must-win final match to keep their hopes alive.
Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah stole the spotlight, converting a first-half penalty after a controversial foul by South Africa’s Khuliso Mudau. 🎯 This marks Salah’s second goal of the tournament, solidifying his status as Egypt’s talisman.
Drama peaked just before halftime when Egypt’s Mohamed Hany received a second yellow card for a reckless challenge, forcing his team to defend fiercely with 10 men. 🟥 South Africa pushed hard for an equalizer, but goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy’s heroic saves sealed the win for Egypt.
This loss ends South Africa’s two-year unbeaten competitive streak under coach Hugo Broos. Can they bounce back? 🤔 Stay tuned for more AFCON 2025 updates! 🌍⚡
