Egypt recorded a narrow 1–0 victory over South Africa in Friday’s fixture of the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), thanks to a Mohamed Salah penalty.
The win saw the seven-time AFCON champions, who played the entire second half with 10 men, book a place in the knockout stage with a
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Anthony Nlebem
Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.
