Egypt Advances to AFCON 2025 Semifinals with Win Over Ivory Coast. Agadir, Morocco — Egypt secured a spot in the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinals with a thrilling 3-2 victory over defending champions Ivory Coast. Mohamed Salah was the star of the match, scoring the decisive goal in the 52nd minute to help Egypt eliminate the Ivorians and set up a semifinal clash with 2021 champions Senegal in Tangier on Wednesday.
The match was a high — scoring affair, with Egypt taking the lead early in the game. Franck Kessie’s poor touch in the midfield led to a mistake, allowing Omar Marmoush to score in the fourth minute. Ramy Rabia then added to Egypt’s advantage with a header from a corner in the 32nd minute.
Ivory Coast fought back, scoring twice to tie the match. Ahmed Abou El Fotouh bundled in a dangerous Yan Diomande free kick in the 41st minute, and Guela Doue pulled another goal back with his heel in a goalmouth scramble in the 73rd minute. Salah’s goal, his fourth of the tournament, was the turning point.
Rabia set up Salah with a long ball, and the Liverpool forward finished with a clinical strike. Despite Ivory Coast’s efforts to equalize, Egypt held on for the win. Egypt’s victory comes as a relief after a tough group stage, where they finished second in Group B.
The Pharaohs are now eyeing a record — extending eighth AFCON title.
In other AFCON quarterfinal action, three — time champions Nigeria defeated Algeria 2-0 to set up a semifinal meeting with Morocco.
The Super Eagles are aiming to win the title for the first time since 2013.
According to local reports, Egypt’s win over Ivory Coast was a testament to their resilience and determination.
The team’s performance in the tournament has been impressive, and they are now looking forward to facing Senegal in the semifinals. Further details are expected as the AFCON 2025 tournament progresses.
Source: MSN [ Msn.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 3*
