Mo Salah scored a 91st minute winner for Egypt as they began their African Cup of Nations group with a 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe.
Burnley's Lyle Foster got the crucial goal for South Africa as they beat Angola 2-1.
Leicester's Patson Daka headed in an injury-time equaliser to earn Zambia a 1-all draw against Mali.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo face Benin in the first of four fixtures in the competition today at 12:30pm
At 3, Senegal take on Botswana while two hours later Tanzania play Nigeria.
The evening match sees Tunisia entertain Uganda from 8.
