Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah converted a stoppage-time penalty to give Egypt a 2-1 win over Congo on Sunday and a place at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Salah put Egypt ahead during the second half in Alexandria only for Arnold Bouka Moutou to equalise two minutes from the end of regular time. Victory gave Egypt an uncatchable four-point lead over Uganda in Group E with one round of fixtures remaining. Uganda were held 0-0 by Ghana in Kampala Saturday. A defensive blunder allowed constant menace Salah to fire past goalkeeper Barel Mouko on 63 minutes.

Egypt players celebrate after qualifying for the 2018 World  Cup on Sunday. Pic/AFP