Mohamed Salah scored in controversial circumstances as Egypt won 1-0 against South Africa at the Africa Cup of Nations, securing their place in the last 16. Salah was struck in the face by Khuliso Mudau and hit the floor in the opposition area. Salah did not waste his opportunity, coolly dispatching his penalty with a light chip into the centre of the goal. Egypt handed their opponents a route back into the match when full-back Mohamed Hany received a second yellow card moments later. Egypt will next face Angola in their final group game, aiming to cement their place at the top of the group.

Source: Metro December 26, 2025 20:15 UTC