Egypt moved one step closer to securing their fourth-ever FIFA World Cup appearance\u2014following 1934, 1990, and 2018\u2014after defeating Sierra Leone 1-0 in Cairo as part of Group A in the African qualifiers.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Ahmed Sayed “Zizo” scored the only goal in stoppage time of the first half (45+3), lifting Egypt to 16 points at the top of the standings, five points clear of second-placed Burkina Faso (11). Sierra Leone (8), Ethiopia and Guinea-Bissau (6 each), and Djibouti (1) trail behind.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Under the management of former star striker and current head coach Hossam Hassan, Egypt secured their fifth victory in the group, having drawn once.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The hosts dominated proceedings early on, but Sierra Leone’s defense remained compact, relying on quick counterattacks. The game lacked real danger apart from Mohamed Salah\u2019s long-range shot that flew over the bar (14) and a powerful shot from Mahmoud Hassan “Trezeguet” that was saved (26).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Zizo finally broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time after Mohamed Abdelmonem sent a through ball to Trezeguet, who laid it off for the Zamalek winger to finish clinically.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
This was Zizo\u2019s second consecutive game on the scoresheet after netting against Ethiopia, taking his international tally to four goals in 46 appearances. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Egypt continued to dominate in the second half, with Marwan Attia striking the post (52).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, in Group G, Algeria delivered a statement performance with a 5-1 demolition of Mozambique at the Stade Hussein A\u00eft Ahmed in Tizi Ouzou, thanks to a stunning hat-trick from Wolfsburg striker Mohamed Amoura.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The “Fennec Foxes” took control from the outset with a dangerous attacking trio of Amoura, Amine Gouiri, and Riyad Mahrez. Mozambique\u2019s goalkeeper made early saves but was beaten in the 8th minute when Amoura converted a pinpoint Mahrez cross.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Mozambique posed some threats, with Alexis Guendouz making a crucial stop against Kambou Kweimpo (17). Algeria doubled their lead through A\u00efssa Mandi, who followed up on a rebound after a shot from Rayan A\u00eft-Nouri (24).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Amoura struck again in the 30th minute, latching onto another Mahrez delivery after a dazzling dribble through the defense. Mozambique pulled one back in the 39th minute when Genny Katamo unleashed a powerful shot into the top corner.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Algeria restored their dominance in the second half, with defender Jony Hajjami heading in a perfect cross from Amoura (65). Amoura then completed his hat-trick with a low strike following an intricate team move (80).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
With this win, Algeria moved three points clear at the top of Group G with 15 points, ahead of Mozambique (12).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
In the same group, Uganda edged Guinea 1-0 thanks to an Allan Okello goal (36), while Botswana defeated Somalia 2-0 through goals from Gaby Mohutsiwa (73) and Mothusi Johnson (82).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Elsewhere, Morocco extended their winning streak with a 2-0 victory over Tanzania in Oujda as part of Group E.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Walid Regragui\u2019s side controlled possession but lacked precision in the first half. However, they found the breakthrough early in the second period when Nayef Aguerd capitalized on a rebound off the Tanzanian goalkeeper (51).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Real Madrid winger Brahim D\u00edaz sealed the win from the penalty spot (55) after a handball inside the box.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Morocco now leads the group with 15 points, well ahead of Niger (6), Tanzania (6), and Zambia (3), as they continue their march toward the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Egypt moved one step closer to securing their fourth-ever FIFA World Cup appearance\u2014following 1934, 1990, and 2018\u2014after defeating Sierra Leone 1-0 in Cairo as part of Group A in the African qualifiers.<\/p>
<\/p>
Ahmed Sayed \"Zizo\" scored the only goal in stoppage time of the first half (45+3), lifting Egypt to 16 points at the top of the standings, five points clear of second-placed Burkina Faso (11). Sierra Leone (8), Ethiopia and Guinea-Bissau (6 each), and Djibouti (1) trail behind.<\/p>
<\/p>
Under the management of former star striker and current head coach Hossam Hassan, Egypt secured their fifth victory in the group, having drawn once.<\/p>
<\/p>
The hosts dominated proceedings early on, but Sierra Leone's defense remained compact, relying on quick counterattacks. The game lacked real danger apart from Mohamed Salah\u2019s long-range shot that flew over the bar (14) and a powerful shot from Mahmoud Hassan \"Trezeguet\" that was saved (26).<\/p>
<\/p>
Zizo finally broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time after Mohamed Abdelmonem sent a through ball to Trezeguet, who laid it off for the Zamalek winger to finish clinically.<\/p>
<\/p>
This was Zizo\u2019s second consecutive game on the scoresheet after netting against Ethiopia, taking his international tally to four goals in 46 appearances. <\/p>
<\/p>
Egypt continued to dominate in the second half, with Marwan Attia striking the post (52).<\/p>
<\/p>
Meanwhile, in Group G, Algeria delivered a statement performance with a 5-1 demolition of Mozambique at the Stade Hussein A\u00eft Ahmed in Tizi Ouzou, thanks to a stunning hat-trick from Wolfsburg striker Mohamed Amoura.<\/p>
<\/p>
The \"Fennec Foxes\" took control from the outset with a dangerous attacking trio of Amoura, Amine Gouiri, and Riyad Mahrez. Mozambique\u2019s goalkeeper made early saves but was beaten in the 8th minute when Amoura converted a pinpoint Mahrez cross.<\/p>
<\/p>
Mozambique posed some threats, with Alexis Guendouz making a crucial stop against Kambou Kweimpo (17). Algeria doubled their lead through A\u00efssa Mandi, who followed up on a rebound after a shot from Rayan A\u00eft-Nouri (24).<\/p>
<\/p>
Amoura struck again in the 30th minute, latching onto another Mahrez delivery after a dazzling dribble through the defense. Mozambique pulled one back in the 39th minute when Genny Katamo unleashed a powerful shot into the top corner.<\/p>
<\/p>
Algeria restored their dominance in the second half, with defender Jony Hajjami heading in a perfect cross from Amoura (65). Amoura then completed his hat-trick with a low strike following an intricate team move (80).<\/p>
<\/p>
With this win, Algeria moved three points clear at the top of Group G with 15 points, ahead of Mozambique (12).<\/p>
<\/p>
In the same group, Uganda edged Guinea 1-0 thanks to an Allan Okello goal (36), while Botswana defeated Somalia 2-0 through goals from Gaby Mohutsiwa (73) and Mothusi Johnson (82).<\/p>
<\/p>
Elsewhere, Morocco extended their winning streak with a 2-0 victory over Tanzania in Oujda as part of Group E.<\/p>
<\/p>
Walid Regragui\u2019s side controlled possession but lacked precision in the first half. However, they found the breakthrough early in the second period when Nayef Aguerd capitalized on a rebound off the Tanzanian goalkeeper (51).<\/p>
<\/p>
Real Madrid winger Brahim D\u00edaz sealed the win from the penalty spot (55) after a handball inside the box.<\/p>
<\/p>
Morocco now leads the group with 15 points, well ahead of Niger (6), Tanzania (6), and Zambia (3), as they continue their march toward the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>","continue_text":"Continue Reading","main_heading":"Blog"},"yoast_head":"\n