Egypt 1-0 Sudan LIVE! Abdelmonem goal - AFCON 2022 result, match stream and latest updates today

Mohamed Salah was on the end of some roughhouse tactics as Egypt booked their spot in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations by beating Sudan 1-0.

Mohamed Abdelmonem scored the only goal with a header from a corner to ensure Egypt qualified for the knockout stage in second place in Group D behind Nigeria.

But Liverpool star Salah was fortunate to come through the game unscathed after some robust challenges from Sudan players.

Salah was lucky to avoid injury in the second half after a studs-up, high challenge from Mazin Mohamedein.

But he and Egypt are through to play to play winner of Group E - the wide-open group of Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea and holders Algeria – in the last 16 next Wednesday.

Egypt were not at their best and go through with 1-0 wins against Guinea-Bissau and Sudan.

But, while it was not a convincing display against Sudan, they made the breakthrough on 35 minutes when Abdelmonem headed home unmarked as Egypt got the job done.

Egypt vs Sudan highlights

• GOAL! Abdelmonem heads Egypt ahead

• Watch: Egypt go in front

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Two 1-0 wins are enough to book Egypt a spot in the knockout stage..

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Mohamed Salah was on the end of some roughhouse tactics and was fortunate to come through the game unscathed after some robust challenges from Sudan players.

But he and Egypt have booked their spot in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Full-time

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Job done for Egypt.

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85 mins: Into the final five minutes. Egypt look like they are going to hold on.

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It is now 2-0 to Nigeria in the other game in this group.

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Here is that hefty challenge on Salah. Was Mazin lucky to stay on the pitch?

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81 mins: Sudan are having a real go now. Has it come too late though?

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80 mins: A free-kick causes a bit of drama in the Egypt goalmouth. The ball takes a deflection and El Shenawy has to be brave get down low and make a save. Sudan are pushing for an equaliser..

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75 mins: Into the final 15 minutes now. Egypt are looking comfortable

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70 mins: Egypt are in full control of this game here. Sudan need to throw more bodies forward and that will leave space for Egypt to exploit at the back.

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There has been a goal in the other game in this group. Nigeria have taken the lead against Guinea-Bissau.

So as things stand, Nigeria and Egypt are going through in first and second place.

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65 mins: Huge chance for Egypt!

They work it well from a throw in on the left, the ball is crossed to Salah at the back post and he unselfishly tees up Elsolia who skies the ball over the bar from eight yards.

Oh, he should have done so much better there. It should be game over.

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63 mins: Another robust challenge from a Sudan player. There is a real edge to this game now.

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61 mins: A poor challenge from Mazin on Salah.

There have been a few robust challenges from Sudan now, the referee needs to keep on top of that.

Mazin’s studs were showing there and he is lucky to escape a booking.

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60 mins: The first bit of Salah magic!

He weaves his way past three defenders with quick feet inside the penalty area and his shot is well saved by Sudan goalkeeper Mohamed and Sudan clear.

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58 mins: Egypt have done well to weather that early storm for Sudan and are starting to control proceedings now.

A hefty challenge from Mahjoub on Marmoush and he is shown a yellow card.

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55 mins: Sudan are still in this..

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52 mins: Down the other end, Elsolia has a shot blocked. This is a good contest now.

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50 mins: This is much better from Sudan. They have had all the ball in the second half, have been in Egypt’s half and you sense there could be better opportunities if they make better decisions in the final third.

They have got nothing to lose, so they might as well throw everything at this second half.

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48 mins: Sudan are enjoying longer spells of possession at the start of the second half. That will give them a bit more confidence.

They forward the ball forward well but a shot goes high over the bar.

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46 mins: And we’re back underway for the second half...

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A change of goalkeeper for Sudan for the second half.

Mohamed has picked up an injury and Abou Achrine is on in his place.

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So far, so good for Egypt

Half-time

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Egypt lead at the break and are on course to book a spot in the last 16.

Watch Abdelmonem’s goal

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40 mins: Another chance for Egypt. Mohamed find space inside the area but he can’t direct his header on target.

Sudan need to be careful here, Egypt are finding space in their backline all of a sudden.

GOAL! Egypt 1-0 Sudan | Mohamed Abdelmonem 35’

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Egypt are ahead!

Abdelmonem loses his marker from a corner and his header is too powerful for Sudan goalkeeper Mohamed.

It has been a frustrating night for Egypt but they have their breakthrough.

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33 mins: Egypt go close to a breakthrough!

Mohamed rises highest to meet a Salah corner from the right and his powerful header forces the Sudan goalkeeper into a good save down to his right.

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This sums up Salah’s night so far...

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An update on the other game in Group D.

It is 0-0 between Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria, so as things stand Egypt are going through in second place behind Nigeria.

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28 mins: The first sign of a bit of frustration from Salah.

His touch lets him down inside the area, Sudan clear and the Liverpool man complains to the referee about something.

Salah is being surrounded whenever he has the ball. Egypt might need someone else to step up with a bit of quality tonight.

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25 mins: Two Sudan players throw their bodies in front of a shot and the ball gets deflected behind for a corner, which is cleared.

More good defending from Sudan.

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No joy for Salah yet...

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23 mins: We’ve reached the midway point of the first half and there have been no real clear-cut chances for Egypt. Sudan will be delighted with the way they have started.

Egypt are being patient and will hope their quality will shine through eventually.

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21 mins: Salah gets into the penalty area on the right, but he is surrounded by three Sudan defenders and the ball runs out for a goal kick.

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20 mins: Egypt are having long periods of possession. They work the ball on the right but Salah is crowded out and Sudan clear.

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17 mins: The longer Sudan can hold out, you sense the more they will grow into this game.

They look well-drilled and have frustrated Egypt, but are throwing bodies forward at pace on the counter when they get the chance.

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15 mins: Sudan will be delighted they have come through the first 15 minutes without conceding.

They have soaked up the early pressure well. Egypt have just worked the ball well to the left and forced Sudan goalkeeper Mohamed into a save. He spills the initial shot but gathers at the second attempt and Sudan survive.

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13 mins: Egypt had 18 shots in their last game against Guinea-Bissau, with only four on target. With the attacking talent they have in their team that is not great.

He usually plays in a defensive role for Arsenal, but playing for his country there is an onus on Elneny to get forward.

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10 mins: Egypt have dominated possession in the opening 10 minutes. You sense that will be the pattern of the game.

Sudan know what is at stake for them, though, and look up for this.

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Can Sudan keep this man quiet tonight?

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4 mins: Another chance. This time Salah crosses a free-kick into the box and Mohamed heads just wide of the far post

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3 mins: Down the other end, that’s a very good early chance for Sudan and a bit of a let-off for Egypt.

Sudan break at pace and Hussein creates an opening for himself in the area, but he can’t keep his shot down and it goes harmlessly over.

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1 min: A good, positive start from Egypt. The ball falls to Elneny on the edge of the area but he fires high over the bar.

The Arsenal man is not known for his goals, but he should have done better there and at least hit the target.

KICK-OFF!

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We’re underway at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde...

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A reminder of the teams tonight

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... and now the national anthem of Sudan

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First up it’s the national anthem of Egypt

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Here come the players...

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Sudan won AFCON in 1970.

Speaking ahead of the game, their forward Mohamed Abdel Rahman said: "We lost against Egypt in the FIFA Arab Cup, but this is a different competition and each match has its own circumstances.

“The Egyptian team is great, and I know all their players.

“This is a special derby for us. In Sudan we have great confidence in ourselves.

“I hope to do our best to win and qualify for the next stage.”

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This will be the sixth meeting between Egypt and Sudan at AFCON.

In those matches, Egypt hold a three-match advantage over Sudan. Their first four meetings took place between 1957 and 1970, while their last head-to-head dates back to 2008, with Egypt winning (3-0).

Group D permutations

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A reminder of how things stand in Group D...

Nigeria have already qualified after two wins from two. Egypt start the night on three points, and Guinea-Bissau and Sudan have one point.

Mathematically, Egypt, Guinea-Bissau and Sudan all have a strong chance of booking a place in the knockout stage.

A reminder that the top two in each group are guaranteed a spot in the last 16, while four points should be enough to secure progress as one of the best third-placed teams.

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Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny starts for Egypt

Queiroz brushes off criticism

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Ahead of tonight’s game, Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz has said he will not be swayed by critics of his underperforming team as target a spot in the knockout stage.

Queiroz has come under fire for his tactics, with Egypt yet to hit their stride and demonstrate they are capable of ending a 12-year wait for another AFCON crown.

"We’re living in a different world (with Covid), a different society, a different football," Queiroz said.

"The only thing that didn’t change is criticisms for ourselves (coaches).

“The coach can’t make a magic situation. We’re doing our best and people on TV or in the media criticise. This is part of the show, we need to be ready for this event."

Asked to explain Egypt’s strategy and positioning of players, Queiroz dryly replied that was not his problem.

"I advise you to hire some experts to read the game and then you will see in which formation we play," he said.

"Football is a game of opinions, of mistakes. I have mine, you guys, you have yours. As far as we respect each other, there’s nothing wrong in the game, everything is correct."

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Mohamed Salah is out warming up. Can he lead Egypt into the last 16 tonight?

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The scene is set. Just over 30 minutes until kick-off now

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The atmosphere is building at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde...

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As expected, Mohamed Salah captains Egypt. It feels like a big night for the Liverpool star

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Here’s how Sudan will line up in formation this evening...

Confirmed team news

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Egypt XI: El Shenawy, Ashraf, Hegazy, Abdelmoneim, Kamal, Elneny, Said, Elsolia, Salah, Mohamed, Marmoush

Sudan XI: Mohamed, Alfadni, Mustafa, Elsadig, Mazin, Diaa Mahjoub, Walieldin, M Alrashed, Abdelrazig, Mohamed, M Zorga

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Head to head results

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Egypt wins: 14

Draws: 5

Sudan wins: 2

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The dressing rooms are set at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium..

Prediction

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Egypt are not known as a free-scoring side, despite having Salah in their ranks, and they have scored just one goal so far this tournament.

They should have too much quality for Sudan though, and book their place in the last 16 without too much fuss.

Egypt to win, 2-0

Early team news

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There is no luxury of resting key players for Egypt with their AFCON qualification hopes still in the balance, so expect Salah to once again lead the side.

Trezeguet was benched for the last game, and the Aston Villa man will be pushing for a recall to the starting lineup.

For Sudan, captain Salaheldin Nemer was forced off with injury against Nigeria and may well miss his country’s final group match as a result.

Where to watch

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TV channel: The match will be televised on Sky Sports Mix

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers will be able to watch the match online via the Sky Go app

Welcome to Egypt vs Sudan LIVE coverage!

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Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of a crucial evening for Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Mohamed Salah will be hoping to take his country into the last 16. Defeat could lead to an embarrassing early exit but Egypt will expect to reach the last-16, either as runners up in Group D or one of the four best third-place teams.

Kick-off at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde is at 7pm GMT, so keep it right here for match build-up, all the latest team news and live minute-by-minute updates.