Champions in cruise control

African Nations holders Egypt brushed aside Sudan, and barring a miracle are through to the next round of the African Nations.

The first goal of a rather uninspiring contest was Hosni Abd Rabou's well-taken penalty on 29 minutes.

The match was livened up by two late goals from Mohamed Aboutrika, the first from close range, the second a clever strike from a tight angle.

Sudan did shows signs of strength and if it was not due to poor finishng could have made the score a lot less complimentary to the holders.