Egypt Qualify For AFCON Round Of 16 After Crazy Group B Finale

Egypt qualified for the round of 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations following a 2-2 draw with Cape Verde in their final game in Group B.

Gilson Tavares put Cape Verde 1-0 up late in the first half before substitute Mahmoud Trezeguet equalized for Egypt on 50 minutes.

Trezeguet then set up Mostafa Mohamed for a brilliant goal in the third minute of added time.

Mohamed controlled a long pass before lobbing the Cape Verde keeper from 15 yards.

A VAR review was called to check whether Mohamed had handled the ball but his goal was eventually given the green light.

However, the drama was not over.

Cape Verde hit back in the ninth minute of added time courtesy of Bryan Teixeira.

Egypt's players looked dejected. Many feared that their AFCON journey could be over.

But two late goals in the other game in Group B ultimately meant that a draw was enough to see Egypt progress in second place.

Injured Egypt captain Mo Salah joined his teammates on the field to celebrate after the final whistle was blown.

Highlights: Cape Verde 2-2 Egypt