2018 World Cup: Late penalty sends Egypt to Russia

The Pharoahs of Egypt Sunday beat Congo in a tense game at home to qualify for next year's world Cup in Russia for the first time in over a quarter of a century.

Mohamed Salah was the Egyptian hero, scoring both goals for the Egyptians including a 95th minute penalty after Arnold Bouka-Moutou had stunned the hosts when equalising for Congo after 88 minutes.

The victory gives Egypt an unassailable four-point lead over Uganda in Group E, with one round of fixtures left, while Ghana's dreams are also ended.

The Egyptians become the second African team to reach the finals after Nigeria, with the continent's remaining three places to be decided in November.

SOURCE: BBC NEWS
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