On Day 7 in Oslo, Egypt toppled defending champions Mexico in rainy conditions at the Homeless World Cup on Saturday.Making history, Egypt became the first African side to reach the men’s final after edging Mexico 4-3. They now prepare to face Portugal in tomorrow’s showdown.
Meanwhile, the Mexican women’s team is chasing an incredible eighth consecutive title and will battle Uganda in their final.Egyptian goalkeeper Mohamed Hussein Badawy delivered the performance of his life, standing tall between the posts to secure his team’s place in the semifinals.
In that last four clash, Egypt went up against a spirited South African squad that has sung, danced, and scored their way into the hearts of fans throughout the week. South Africa’s captain, Niyaaz Adriaanse, struck first with a thunderbolt into the top left corner, but the relentless Mostafa Mohamed Ismael, whose dazzling footwork and boundless energy have lit up the tournament, equalised soon after.
