The hosts were given a boost by the results of Equestrian and Gymnastics athletes, who managed to collect a total of seven gold medals on Day 5.

The eighth gold medal came from Saleh Mostafa, who won the Wrestling competition for 96KG.

Egypt are comfortably on top with 60 gold medals, 46 silver and 51 bronze.

Second-placed Tunisia are way adrift of the host nation with 32 gold, 22 silver and 18 bronze.