The Independent
·10 January 2026
Egypt vs Ivory Coast live: Own goal brings Elephants back into it after early Pharaohs double

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·10 January 2026


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Egypt take on Ivory Coast in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations this evening, with the winner facing Senegal in next week’s semi-finals.
Both sides enter the match having produced a series of solid – if unspectacular – performances so far at the tournament, with each having played out three wins and a draw so far in Morocco.
These performances mean that neither side is regarded as a favourite for the tournament, despite Ivory Cost being the holders and Egypt being the most successful side in competition history.
Nevertheless, this match brings a meeting between two continental giants with plenty of talent on either side, and both nations will be hoping their key players can take them anther step closer to the final tonight.









































