Egypt claim a narrow 1-0 victory over Niger.
A depleted Egypt side, who missed many regular players as Cairo giants Ahly and Zamalek prepare for their African Champions League commitments, grabbed their second consecutive friendly win, having crushed a second-string Kenya side 5-0 on Monday.
Midfielder Hosni Abd-Rabou, who wore the captain�s armband before the introduction of Hassan, sent Niger’s keeper the wrong way from the spot for Egypt�s winner midway through the first half.
The penalty was awarded after a Niger player fouled Sunderland�s Elmohamady, who was a constant threat down the right flank with some pinpoint crosses.
Niger were unlucky not to equalise on 27 minutes when they had a deflected shot superbly denied by a one-handed save from Egypt�s promising goalkeeper Ahmed El-Shennawy.
Egypt squandered several chances to double their lead after the break, including a powerful shot by midfielder Mohamed El-Nenni which struck the bar.
Watch the goals here:
Egypt 1-0 Niger
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Watch after the match press�conference�
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