Egypt has become the first team to secure a place in the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ongoing in Morocco.
The record seven-time champions defeated South Africa 1–0 in their second Group B match to qualify with a game to spare.
Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy was the hero of the encounter, producing a brilliant performance filled with crucial saves to help the Pharaohs secure the victory despite being reduced to ten men.
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Elsewhere in the group, Angola and Zimbabwe played out a 1–1 draw.
Both sides will now need a win in their final group match to either finish as runners-up in Group B or qualify as one of the four best third-placed teams.
Meanwhile, host Morocco is about now facing Mali in a Group A clash, kick off time 9pm Nigeria time.
(Editor: Roluke Ogundele)
