1xBET AFCON 2025: Salah’s goal earns Egypt narrow win over South Africa

Egypt secured a 1–0 victory over South Africa in their Group B match at the 1XBET AFCON 2025 in Agadir on Friday, thanks to a first-half penalty converted by captain Mohamed Salah.

Salah scored in the 45th minute after South Africa defender Khuliso Mudau committed a foul inside the penalty area.

The Liverpool forward calmly sent the ball into the centre of the goal.

Egypt were later reduced to 10 men before halftime when a defender

Mohamed Hany was shown a second yellow card for a reckless challenge.

Despite playing the entire second half with a man down, the Pharaohs held on, defending deep while relying on counter-attacks as South Africa pushed forward in search of an equaliser.

Bafana Bafana increased pressure after the break and created several openings, but Egypt’s defence stood firm.

A late VAR review for a possible South Africa penalty was overturned, with the referee ruling out any infringement.

The result puts Egypt on course for six points in Group B and strengthens their chances of qualifying for the knockout stage.