🏆 Egypt punched their ticket to the AFCON 2025 knockouts with a dramatic 1-0 win over South Africa in Agadir! Earlier this year in Morocco's Group B clash, Mohamed Salah won a penalty after being clipped by Khuliso Mudau and calmly slotted it home. It was Salah's second goal of the tournament, and it made all the difference for the Pharaohs.
Despite being reduced to 10 men just before halftime for Mohamed Hany's second yellow, Egypt held firm. South Africa's Mudau later tested keeper Mohamed El Shenawy with a fierce shot, but couldn't find the back of the net. The result booked Egypt's spot in the last 16 with a game to spare, marking them as Group B leaders on six points. Bafana Bafana, under coach Hugo Broos, remain on three points after their first competitive defeat in nearly two years.
With momentum on their side, Egypt will now focus on topping the group in their final match. For South Africa, it's time to regroup and aim for a win in the last game to secure progress.
🌍 AFCON 2025 continues to serve up thrills and moments that keep us on the edge of our seats! Who's your pick for the tournament's dark horse? Let us know in the comments! ⚽️🔥
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Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in Agadir, first into AFCON knockouts
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