Mohamed Salah scored once more as 10-man Egypt secured prime spot in Group B of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 win towards South Africa.
Three days after netting an injury-time winner to safe a comeback win towards Zimbabwe, Salah stepped up for his facet but once more after slotting his penalty house, having been caught by the stray arm of Khuliso Mudau inside the realm earlier than the break.
Mohamed Hany picked up his second reserving of the sport two minutes later however regardless of being all the way down to 10 males, Egypt held on to maneuver three factors away from their opponents on the prime of Group B.
The Pharaohs face Angola, who’ve only one level from their opening two video games, of their last group fixture on December 29 however following their robust begin to the match, their spot on the prime of Group B is now confirmed on account of AFCON tiebreaker guidelines.
Bafana Bafana are three factors away, which means if Egypt lose to Angola and South Africa beat Zimbabwe, they transfer stage on factors.
Nevertheless, as an alternative of purpose distinction, AFCON guidelines state head-to-head outcomes could be taken into consideration, which means Friday’s 1-0 win towards South Africa ensures prime spot for Salah and his facet.
