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Afcon 2019: Following Salah's illness Egypt have no physical problems – Aguirre

The Pharaohs boss believes his side is prepared to go the distance in their Round of 16 meeting with Bafana Bafana

Egypt manager Javier Aguirre is not worried about Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Round of 16 tie against South Africa.

The Pharaohs topped Group A with an unblemished record after picking up wins over Zimbabwe, DR Congo and Uganda.

They face off with a Bafana Bafana side that ended third in Group D but progressed as one of the four best third-placed sides.

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