Egypt began their World Cup preparations with a 1-0 home win over Russia on Thursday but talisman Mohamed Salah was rested for the friendly clash in Cairo, Reuters reported.
Mostafa Ziko’s 65th-minute header proved the difference for Egypt, who had Omar Marmoush in the starting line-up plus marked the return of Ligue 1 centre back Mohamed Abdelmoneim after long-term injury and made 10 changes during the match.
