Earlier, Jamie O'Hara and Didier Zokora dragged shots wide for Spurs, while Emile Heskey was denied by Heurelho Gomes and Amr Zaki headed just wide.

BBC: Wigan 1-0 Tottenham

Egypt's Group 12 hopes have been hit by the withdrawal of striker Emad Moteab with a neck injury and lingering concerns over the fitness of Amr Zaki (knee).

BBC: Egypt's Amr Zaki

Amr Zaki, the hero of Egypt's semi-final victory over Senegal, came closest to breaking the deadlock for the hosts in the 34th minute with a neatly struck half-volley.

BBC: Egypt 0-0 Ivory Coast (AET)