End of first leg matches tonight in the World Cup play-offs for the Africa zone, and Egypt a little closer to taking revenge on Senegal, who beat them in the CAN final.
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Ghaly Mohamed Salah Egypt
Egypt, unfortunate finalist of the CAN a few months ago, received Senegal this Friday evening and hoped to be able to take revenge. With Trezeguet (ex-Mouscron, ex-Anderlecht) on the field against Teranga Lions who fielded several former Pro League players including Kouyaté and Koulibaly, the Pharaohs won with a brief goal, scored against his side by Saliou Cissé from the 4th minute. Egypt will have several opportunities to make the break but will have to settle for this narrow advantage for the return match in Dakar.
Ghana, for their part, let Nigeria take a good psychological advantage: the Black Stars of new international Denis Odoi, holder, failed to score against the Super Eagles of Victor Osimhen (0-0). Former Bruges player Emmanuel Dennis is on for Nigeria. Majeed Ashimeru, taken back, was slightly injured this week and was therefore absent.