Egypt made sure her long-awaited return to the Africa Cup of Nations will last at least one more match as it clinched the last quarter-final place.
The Pharaohs defeated Ghana 1-0 on Wednesday thanks to a thunderous free-kick from Roma winger, Mohamed Salah.
Salah’s 11th-minute goal saw Egypt take spot in Group D from the Ghanaians on the final day of group games in Gabon, eliminating Mali, which drew 1-1 with Uganda.
Egypt, the record seven-time champion, needed to win to make sure it progressed at its first African Cup in seven years.
The Black Stars had already qualified after winning their first two games.
Salah’s strike was one of the goals of the tournament as he stepped up and smashed the free kick into the top left corner with Ghana goalkeeper, Razak Brimah, helpless.
The Pharaohs who finished with seven points will face North African rivals Morocco in the quarter-finals while Ghana tackles DR Congo
