Egypt has become the second African country to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia after defeating Congo at Borg El Arab Stadium.

Mohamed Salah scored the first goal in the 63rd minute of the match while the second goal came after a penalty sending the Pharaohs to the World Cup finals.

The game ended 2-1 in favour of the North Africans.

Nigeria became the first African country to qualify for the World Cup after defeating Zambia on Saturday.