World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Egypt defeats Namibia 3-2
WINDHOEK, Apr. 26, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (African Qualifiers) : Egypt defeated Namibia by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Saturday afternoon.
The result put the Egyptians second in Group 2 with 6 points. Namibia is bottom with 4 points. In their next game, Egypt will meet group leaders Tunisia on June 8, while Namibia will face Tunisia.
Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round - Group 2
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Overview
Namibia at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1994)
Egypt at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1934)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Namibia
2:3
Egypt
2:3 (0:0)
- 26 April 1997
- 15:00
- Windhoek
2nd Round - Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Tunisia | 9 |
| Egypt | 6 |
 Liberia | 4 |
| Namibia | 4 |
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