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International Friendly · Wednesday 16 December 1998 · Johannesburg, South Africa

South Africa
2–1
Egypt

South Africa 2–1 Egypt (16 Dec 1998): Result & Goals

Pre-match prediction

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Match facts

  • This is meeting number 4 between South Africa and Egypt.
  • Head-to-head before this game: South Africa 1 wins, Egypt 2, 0 draws.
  • Previous meeting: South Africa 0–2 Egypt on 28 February 1998 (Africa Cup of Nations).
  • South Africa won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
  • Egypt won 0 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
  • Elo ratings before kick-off: South Africa 1664, Egypt 1718 — South Africa were favourites.

South Africa: last 5 matches

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Egypt: last 5 matches

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Previous meetings

Full head-to-head →
  • South Africa0–2Egypt28 Feb 1998 · Africa Cup of Nations
  • South Africa0–1Egypt24 Jan 1996 · Africa Cup of Nations
  • South Africa2–0Egypt24 Nov 1995 · Simba Tournament