PHARAOHS RAMPANT: Egypt Thrash South Sudan 5-0 in AFCON Qualifier
The Pharaohs of Egypt 🇪🇬 put on an attacking masterclass away from home, dismantling South Sudan 5-0 on Matchday 2 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers.
Following a goalless opening-round draw against Angola, Egypt responded in emphatic fashion in Juba, dominating possession (62%) and firing 9 shots on target to secure all three points and move to the top of Group B.
⚽ Goal-by-Goal Breakdown
36′ — Mostafa Ziko (0-1): Opened the scoring with a composed finish past Majak Mawith following an assist by Ahmed Fatouh.
49′ — Omar Marmoush (0-2): Doubled Egypt’s advantage early in the second half, converting after a setup from Mohanad Lasheen.
75′ — Ibrahim Adel (0-3): Finished off a delicate pass from Marwan Attia to make it three.
83′ — Omar Marmoush (0-4): Bagged his second goal of the match to extend the rout.
90+2′ — Hamza Abdelkarim (0-5): The substitute completed the performance in stoppage time, scoring his debut senior international goal.
🌍 Round-Up: Key Results Across Africa Today
It was a dramatic matchday across the continent with several high-profile clashes:
🇲🇦 Lesotho 0 – 2 Morocco — Brahim Díaz and Azzedine Ounahi provided the goals for the Atlas Lions in Bloemfontein.
🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau 3 – 0 Nigeria — The Super Eagles suffered a heavy away defeat on Matchday 2.
🇬🇲 Ghana 2 – 4 Gambia — Gambia scored four goals in Accra to leave the Black Stars winless in Group C.
💬 Fan Discussion
What was your performance of the day in African football? Can Egypt carry this momentum through the rest of Group B?
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