Hassan Shehata

On the eve of Bafana Bafana’s friendly match against Kenya on Wednesday, Egypt tumbled 23 places down the Fifa rankings while Bafana jumped to 47.

Defending champions Egypt defeated Nigeria 3-1 in their opening Africa Cup of Nations Group C match at the Ombaka Stadium here on Tuesday.

Egypt retained their Africa Cup of Nations crown on Sunday when Mohamed Aboutraika lifted the champions to a 1-0 win over Cameroon and a record sixth title. The defending…