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The 5 key players in the Egypt vs Benin match

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Egypt faces Benin this Monday, January 5, 2025, at 4 p.m. GMT in the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025).

Here are the key players to watch on both sides:

Mohamed Salah (Egypt)

Instrumental in the wins over Zimbabwe (2-1) and South Africa (1-0), Mohamed Salah was rested against Angola. Returning for this knockout round, he carries all the hopes of the Pharaohs in this high-stakes encounter.

Mohamed Mostafa (Egypt)

Few things are more frustrating for a striker than a goal drought. The FC Nantes forward is eager to finally open his scoring account and kickstart his CAN campaign against the Cheetahs.

Omar Marmoush (Egypt)

Another Egyptian star struggling for form is Omar Marmoush. Nevertheless, he retains the full confidence of Hossam Hassan for these crucial knockout matches.

Yohan Roche (Benin)

After being at fault for the DR Congo goal, Yohan Roche redeemed himself against Botswana. If Benin reached the round of 16, it’s thanks to his decisive goal against the Zebras.

Tosin Aiyegun (Benin)

A key attacking force under Gernot Rohr, Tosin Aiyegun will be looking to trouble the Egyptian defense and perhaps make a decisive impact against Mohamed El Shenawy.