Race to Russia. Salah strikes to down Uganda in Alexandria

Egypt's goalkeeper Essam El Hadary, reacts after Egypt's Mohamed Salah scores the opening goal against Uganda, during the 2018 World Cup group E qualifying soccer match between Egypt and Uganda at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria, Egypt, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)

African giants Egypt moved closer to a first World Cup appearance since 1990 when they defeated Uganda 1-0 Tuesday, thanks to an early goal from Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah.

A near-capacity crowd in the 85,000-seat Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria saw the June signing from AS Roma strike just six minutes into the Group E clash.