2018 World Cup qualifiers... Egypt beat Congo to top Group E
Egypt ‘s Pharaohs went top of Group E with a 2-1 victory away to Congo Brazzaville, following Ghana's 0-0 draw at home to Uganda lastFriday.
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Goals from Mohamed Salah and Abdallah El-Said powered the Pharaohs to an important away win as they began their campaign for a ticket to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
The hosts started on a promising note when France-based Ferbory Dore headed in the opening goal for Congo Brazzaville in the 24th minute.
A strong Egypt side, however, fought back with AS Roma star Salah equalising four minutes before the break to make it 1-1.
On the 58th minute, Salah turned goal-maker, setting up Al Ahly's Abdallah El-Said who scored to make it 2-1 to Egypt.
Nigeria also earned an important away win with a 2-1 victoryagainst Zambia in Group B to assume a lead in a that also has Cameroun and Algeria who were in action late last night.
Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi put the Super Eagles ahead in the 32nd minute and then Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho added a second ten minutes later to put Gernot Rohr's side 2-0 up.
Collins Mbesuma gave Zambia a consolation on the 71st minute as Nigeria managed to break the Chipolopolos’ invincibility at their favourite Ndola Stadium.
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Earlier last Saturday, there were opening group wins for Cote d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Senegal.
Only the five group winners will qualify for Russia 2018 from Africa.