CAIRO (Interstat) — South Africa defeated Egypt 1-0, using Puso Dithejane’s 51st-minute goal to secure the win. Dithejane played 77 minutes before being substituted. South Africa improved to 1-0 in the competition and 1-0 overall, while Egypt fell to 0-1 in the competition and 0-1 overall. South Africa received yellow cards through Poggenpoel B. in the 31st minute, Ndamane K. in the 55th, Sithole Y. in the 77th and Makhanya O. in the 90th minute plus six. Egypt’s Hany M. was booked in the 88th minute and Ziko M. in the 90th minute plus six. South Africa made substitutions at halftime and later in the second half, while Egypt also adjusted its lineup. The goal came after a scoreless first half, and South Africa protected the lead after the break. The visitors held on through late stoppages and finished with the clean sheet despite the bookings. Egypt pressured late but could not equalize.