Controversial penalty sees South Africa fall to Egypt in AFCON opener
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South Africa's Africa Cup of Nations campaign began with a 1-0 defeat to Egypt, marked by a disputed penalty and a red card for Egypt. Manager Hugo Bruce criticized the officiating, leaving South Africa's tournament prospects uncertain.
Breakdown
- South Africa lost 1-0 to Egypt in their AFCON opener
- Controversial penalty awarded to Egypt before half-time 11s
- Mo Salah converted the penalty and expressed surprise at the decision 21s
- Egypt reduced to 10 men after Mohamed Hani's red card 30s
- South Africa dominated second half but failed to equalize 36s