Minister of Interior Magdy Abdel Ghaffar congratulated President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and the Egyptian people on the occasion of the Egyptian national football team's qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia after a thrilling match against Congo at Borg El Arab Stadium.

Meanwhile, security forces have been intensively deployed at all vital squares and roads to secure the people celebration.

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.

Source : Mena