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Egypt continued their strong start at the Africa Cup of Nations with a resilient 1–0 victory over South Africa on Friday, sealing qualification to the knockout stage and moving top of Group B with six points from two matches.
The decisive moment came just before halftime at Stade Adrar in Agadir, when Mohamed Salah calmly converted a penalty in the 45th minute after VAR confirmed a foul inside the area. The goal proved enough to secure all three points in a match that tested Egypt’s defensive resolve, particularly after being reduced to ten men moments after the penalty.
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