Mohamed Salah scored his 48th goal for Egypt on Friday as the Pharaohs reclaimed the top spot in Group D after beating Malawi 2-0.
Salah, 20, and Omar Marmoush, 45+1, scored in the first half to give coach Vitoria a winning debut in his first official game.
The Portuguese tactician took over the seven-time African Champions in July 2022 and produced a confident display in a one-sided home victory in front of a 20,000 fans in the 30 June stadium.