Egypt's march to glory began on Friday night with a deserved but ultimately tense victory over Zimbabwe at the Cairo International Stadium. The hosts showed their intent from the outset.
Mo Salah, operating on the right of a front three, sent in several inviting crosses. Marwan Mohsen connected with one forcing a save from the Zimbabwe goalkeeper Edmore Sibanda.
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