Egypt put up a high performance to see off South Africa despite falling to 10 men in a thrilling Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group B clash on Friday.
Having also won their opening game against Zimbabwe, the Pharaohs are now guaranteed a place in the round of 16.
Mohamed Salah scored the only goal of the game on 45 minutes as he converted a controversial penalty.
The Pharaohs however swiftly reduced to 10 men when right-back Mohamed Hany received a second booking during added time at the end of the first half.
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South Africa were denied a potential penalty for handball after the clock had ticked past 90 minutes.
Burundian referee Pacifique Ndabihawenimana going to look at the incident on the pitchside monitor, judged it no penalty.
Angola played a 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe earlier on Friday, while Hugo Broos’ team are two points above the two Group B underdogs.
The teams play their final group-stage matches on Monday, when South Africa face Zimbabwe in Marrakesh and Egypt meet Angola in Agadir.
