Africa: Egypt Edge South Africa to Open TotalEnergies U-20 Afcon Campaign With Vital Win

Hosts Egypt made a winning start to the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025, with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Africa at Cairo International Stadium on Sunday evening.

The match, played immediately after an impressive opening ceremony, was the second fixture of Group A, following a goalless draw between Zambia and Sierra Leone earlier in the day.

Mohamed Abdallah was the hero for the young Pharaohs, netting the decisive goal in the 62nd minute.

A swift breakaway…