Egypt/South Africa: Salah Scores Penalty As 10-Man Egypt Edge Out South Africa in Afcon

NAIROBI, Kenya, December 26, 2025 – Mo Salah scored a first half penalty as Egypt beat South Africa by a solitary goal at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco.

The Liverpool forward sent Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams the wrong way after he was fouled in the danger area by Khuliso Mudau at the stroke of halftime.

The penalty was awarded after a considerable amount of time spent on review via the VAR.

The Pharaohs were reduced to 10 men immediately after a reckless challenge…