Mustafa Abdel Raouf "Ziko" gave the Egyptian national team the advantage against South Sudan, in the match being played between the two teams as part of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals.
The Egyptian national team faces its counterpart from South Sudan, within the framework of the second round of the qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations finals, with the match taking place at the National Stadium in Juba.
Mustafa Ziko scores for the Pharaohs
Mustafa Abdel Raouf "Ziko" put the Egyptian national team ahead against South Sudan, in the 35th minute of the match being played between the two teams, as part of the qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations finals.
Egypt's goal came after Ahmed Fathy advanced on the left flank before sending a low cross, allowing the ball to reach Mustafa "Ziko," who did not hesitate to direct it into the net.
Mustafa "Ziko" unleashed a powerful left-footed shot into South Sudan's net, despite the last defender's attempt to clear the ball away from him. The Pyramids FC player refused to celebrate his goal, limiting himself to greeting Ahmed Fathy and his teammates.
Mustafa "Ziko" had scored in Egypt's previous match against Angola, but the assistant referee flagged for offside, leading to the disallowance of the Pharaohs' striker's goal in the encounter that ended in a scoreless draw.
