Soccer-Algeria, Egypt and Morocco edge closer to World Cup as South Africa face losing points

Soccer Football - African Qualifiers - Egypt v Sierra Leone - Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt - March 25, 2025 Egypt's Mohamed Salah in action with Sierra Leone's Sallieu Tarawallie REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - - Algeria, Egypt and Morocco all moved closer to World Cup qualification with home success on Tuesday but South Africa face being docked points after fielding an ineligible player.

South Africa opened up a five-point lead at the top of Group C of the African qualifiers after a 2-0 away win over Benin, while their closest rivals slipped up.