Egypt’s Olympic men’s football team has taken a significant step towards the knockout stages of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, securing their first victory in Group C.
The Egypt football team defeated Uzbekistan 1-0, thanks to a first-half goal from Ahmed Kuoka in the 11th minute.
This win propels Egypt to second place in the group, behind Spain who have won both of their opening matches.
After a goalless draw against the Dominican Republic in their opening game, the victory against Uzbekistan was crucial for Egypt’s hopes of progressing to the quarterfinals.
They’ll will face group leaders, Spain in their last group game. To guarantee a safe passage into the quarter finals, the Egyptians will need to avoid defeat.