Egypt’s national football team has shown remarkable performance in the Africa Cup, solidifying their place in the semi-finals. The Pharaohs managed to navigate through the group stage successfully, defeating teams like Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Angola. Their journey continued strongly in the knockout phase, where they secured a convincing victory over Benin in the Round of 16.
Salah and Marmoush Shine Against Ivory Coast
In an electrifying quarter-final match against Ivory Coast, Omar Marmoush opened the scoring just four minutes into the game. The Manchester City forward’s goal set the tone for Egypt’s disciplined approach. Rami Rabia, a center-back, doubled the lead with a powerful header from a corner kick after 36 minutes, getting the better of former PSV player Ibrahim Sangaré.
Match Highlights
- Omar Marmoush scoring at 4 minutes
- Rami Rabia extending the lead at 36 minutes
- Own goal by Ahmed Abou El Fotouh before halftime
- Salah restoring a two-goal lead early in the second half
- Guéla Doué narrowing the score to 3-2 with a clever finish
Before halftime, Egypt’s defense faltered, allowing Ahmed Abou El Fotouh to score an own goal from a free kick. This mistake reinvigorated Ivory Coast, who briefly found hope. However, Salah, the Liverpool star, quickly restored calm for Egyptian fans with another goal early in the second half, bringing the score to 3-1.
Despite their efforts, Ivory Coast managed to pull one back through Guéla Doué, who converted a scrambling chance after a corner kick to make it 3-2. The match intensified as Ivory Coast pressed for an equalizer, but Egypt’s defense held firm under pressure.
Next Up: Semi-Finals Against Senegal
With this victory, Egypt eliminated the reigning champions, Ivory Coast, from the tournament. The Pharaohs are set to face Senegal in the semi-finals on Wednesday. Coach Hossam Hassan and his players will aim to secure their place in the final, potentially facing Nigeria or the host nation Morocco.
Egypt continues to build momentum, demonstrating skill and resilience throughout the tournament. Fans eagerly await their next challenge, hopeful for further success in this prestigious competition.
