South Africa appeal late penalty as Mohamed Salah sends Egypt through to Africa Cup of Nations knockouts

Mohamed Salah scored from the penalty spot in the game's only goal - (AFP via Getty Images)

Mohamed Salah scored a first-half penalty as 10-man Egypt defeated South Africa 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash to become the first team into the knockout stages of the competition.

Egypt have six points from their opening two games and have won the group with a game to spare. South Africa have three points from their two games, while Zimbabwe and Angola have one each after they drew 1-1 earlier in the day.