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Egyptians complain over alleged race abuse in World Cup qualifier in Senegal

Senegal coach Aliou Cissé celebrates after steering his side past Egypt and into the World Cup for the second consecutive tournament. Cameroon, Tunisia, Ghana and Morocco will also be in Friday's draw for the competition from Africa. AFP - KENZO TRIBOUILLARD

Egyptian football chiefs on Wednesday lodged a formal complaint with the organisers of their 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Senegal during which star striker Mo Salah was allegedly subjected to racial abuse.

The move followed Egypt's penalty shoot-out defeat to Senegal at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium on Tuesday night.

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