••
In a gripping quarter-final match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt emerged victorious against defending champions Ivory Coast with a final score of 3-2. The match, held on January 15, showcased the talents of Mohamed Salah, who played a crucial role in securing Egypt's advancement to the semi-finals.
Egypt took an early lead with a goal from Omar Marmoush, followed by a header from Ramy Rabia that doubled their advantage. However, the Ivorians fought back, with Ahmed Fatouh scoring an own goal that reignited their hopes. Salah quickly restored Egypt's two-goal cushion with a timely goal, ensuring they maintained control of the match. Despite a late effort from Guela Doue, which brought the score to 3-2, Ivory Coast could not equalize.
With this victory, Egypt will face Senegal in the semi-finals, a rematch from the 2021 final, as Salah seeks his first continental title with the national team. The match is scheduled for Wednesday at 17:00 GMT, promising another exciting encounter for fans.
This story touches markets covered on Anansi Intelligence ↗.
Continue exploring similar stories
