Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed congratulated the Egyptian people on the national football team's qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

The report was carried by the Egyptian Nile News television with no further details.

Striker Mohamed Salah converted a stoppage-time penalty to give Egypt a dramatic 2-1 win over Congo on Sunday and a place at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Salah put Egypt ahead during the second half in Alexandria only for Arnold Bouka Moutou to equalize two minutes from the end of regular time.

The victory gave Egypt an uncatchable four-point lead over Uganda in Group E with one round of fixtures remaining.

Uganda were held 0-0 by Ghana in Kampala on Saturday.

Source : Mena