SALAH HITS THE SPOT FOR EGYPT

MOHAMED SALAH scored a controversial first-half penalty as 10-man Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 to secure a place in the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations.

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The Pharaohs edged past Zimbabwe 2-1 with a late goal from Liverpool forward Salah in their opening Group B fixture.

And they went ahead just before half-time at the Adrar Stadium.