Egypt’s national team became the first to qualify for the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations, following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Africa’s national team. The match was held at the Adrar Stadium in Morocco on Friday, as part of the Group 2 fixtures.
The match’s only goal was scored by Mohamed Salah from a penalty kick in the final minute of first-half stoppage time.
Egypt’s national team wins with 10 players
The Egyptian team suffered a significant blow when Mohamed Hany received a red card in the second minute of first-half stoppage time. However, they managed to maintain their lead throughout the second half to secure three valuable points.
With this win, Egypt’s national team raised its tally to six points, leading the group standings. The team had previously won its first-round match against Zimbabwe 2-1.
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Conversely, the South African national team’s points total remains at three, earned from their 2-1 victory over Angola in the first round.
In another match in the same group, the national teams of Angola and Zimbabwe drew 1-1. Angola took the lead with a goal scored by Gelson Dala in the 24th minute. Zimbabwe equalized with a goal scored by Knowledge Musona in the sixth minute of first-half stoppage time, giving both teams their first point of the tournament.
Egypt
Egypt is home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations, with a recorded history spanning over 5,000 years and famed for its pharaonic monuments like the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Its rich cultural legacy includes significant contributions to writing, architecture, and religion, later influenced by Greek, Roman, Coptic Christian, and Islamic rule. Modern Egypt remains a pivotal cultural and political center in the Arab world, centered on the Nile River.
Africa Cup of Nations
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is the premier international men’s football competition in Africa, first held in 1957. It was founded to unite African nations through sport and has grown from three initial participants to a major tournament featuring 24 national teams.
South Africa
South Africa is a country located at the southern tip of the African continent, known for its diverse cultures, languages, and dramatic landscapes. Its modern history is profoundly shaped by colonialism and the institutionalized racial segregation of apartheid, which ended in 1994 with the establishment of a constitutional democracy and the election of Nelson Mandela as president.
Adrar Stadium
Adrar Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Agadir, Morocco, primarily used for football matches and serving as the home ground of Hassania Agadir. It was inaugurated in 2013 and hosted matches during the 2013 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2014 African Nations Championship.
Morocco
Morocco is a North African country with a rich history shaped by indigenous Amazigh (Berber) cultures, Arab influence from the 7th century, and later French and Spanish colonial periods. It is known for historic sites like the medieval medinas of Fez and Marrakech, the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, and its diverse geography spanning the Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa, historically home to the medieval Kingdom of Mapungubwe and the later, renowned Kingdom of Great Zimbabwe, from which the modern nation takes its name. The impressive stone ruins of Great Zimbabwe, built between the 11th and 15th centuries, serve as a powerful testament to a sophisticated pre-colonial African civilization. The country gained independence from British colonial rule in 1980, following a prolonged liberation struggle.
Angola
Angola is a country in southwestern Africa that gained independence from Portugal in 1975 after a prolonged liberation war. Its cultural and historical sites include the Fortress of São Miguel in Luanda, a 16th-century Portuguese colonial fort, and the Tchitundo-Hulu rock carvings, which are ancient archaeological sites with prehistoric art.
