Salah scores as Egypt edge Benin in extra time to reach quarters | OneFootball

Egypt defeated Benin 3-1 this Monday, in extra time, in the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations, at the Agadir Stadium in Morocco. Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored the goal that sealed the Egyptian national team's qualification for the quarterfinals.

Match Situation

With the victory, Egypt advances to the next stage and awaits the winner of the match between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso to find out their opponent. Benin, on the other hand, says goodbye to the competition.

📋 Match Summary

🔴 EGYPT 3 x 1 BENIN 🟡

🏆 Competition: Africa Cup of Nations – Round of 16 🏟️ Venue: Agadir Stadium, Morocco 📅 Date: January 5, 2026 (Monday) ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

How the match went

The score was opened at the 24th minute of the second half. After a long passing sequence by the Egyptian team, Marwan Attia took a shot from outside the box and hit a beautiful strike into the top corner.

At the 38th minute, Olaitan crossed, the ball deflected off Fatouh and headed towards the goal. Goalkeeper El-Shenawy even made the save, but Jodel Dossou, on the rebound, equalized.

In extra time, Egypt sealed their qualification. Yasser Ibrahim, seven minutes into the first half, took advantage of Attia’s cross and scored with a header. In the dying moments, at the 19th minute of the second half of extra time, Salah received the ball on a counterattack and put the final numbers on the match.

Nigeria also advances

Nigeria beat Mozambique 4-0 this Monday, in the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations, at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Morocco, and advanced to the next stage. Akor Adams, Victor Osimhen (2), and Ademola Lookman scored the goals that secured qualification.

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