Separated by just two points in Group D of the Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt and Sudan go head to head at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium on Wednesday.

While a share of the spoils will take the Pharaohs through to the knockout stages, the Falcons of Jediane need to secure all three points after picking up one point from their first two games.

Egypt got their Africa Cup of Nations campaign up and running last Saturday when they claimed a hard-earned 1-0 win over a resilient Guinea-Bissau side.

In a cagey contest at the Roumde Adjia Stadium, the Djurtus put on a superb defensive performance to keep the game scoreless heading into the break before Liverpool star Mohamed Salah grabbed the winner in the 69th minute.

This followed a 1-0 loss to Nigeria in their group opener last Tuesday when Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho scored the only goal of the game on the half-hour mark.

Egypt, who are the most decorated nation on the continent with a record seven AFCON titles, are currently second in Group D, two points above Sudan and three behind Nigeria, who have already secured a spot in the knockout stages.

Carlos Queiroz‘s men must now avoid a defeat on Wednesday to ensure their place in the round of 16, where they were sent packing three years ago when they fell to a 1-0 defeat against South Africa.