Juba, Sept. 30 -- Egypt moved to the top of Group B in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers following a dominant 5-0 victory over South Sudan, leaving the host winless after two matches.
The Pharaohs took a 1-0 lead into halftime at the Juba National Stadium before scoring four unanswered goals in the second half.
The result put Egypt top of Group B with four points, followed by Malawi on three, Angola on one, and South Sudan at the bottom with zero.
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan commended his players for securing a decisive win, describing the match as a tough test in difficult conditions with strong home support.
"We are extremely happy because the match has ended well; it is a relief and a source of celebration. The gam...