Egypt U-20 team are close to reaching the final round of the African Nations Cup qualifiers after claiming a 1-0 away win over Rwanda on Sunday.
Arab Contractors striker Taher Mohamed scored the winner after 50 minutes.
Egypt will host Rwanda next month in the second leg in Cairo.
The winner of this double-header will face the winner of Gabon’s clash against Angola.
The U-20 Africa Cup of Nations will take place in Zambia next year.