Egypt vs Ivory Coast LIVE: AFCON 2025 result, latest updates and reaction

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·10 Januari 2026

Egypt vs Ivory Coast LIVE: AFCON 2025 result, latest updates and reaction

AFCON quarter-finals come to an end in Agadir

Egypt defeated Ivory Coast 3-2 to reach the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations at the Stade Adrar in Agadir, Morocco. Mohamed Salah netted the decisive goal for his country as the Pharaohs dumped the holders out of the competition at the last-eight stage. Omar Marmoush opened the scoring with a composed finish inside four minutes, and Ramy Rabia doubled the advantage just after the half-hour with a looping header.

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Ahmed Fatouh put through his own net with five minutes to play before half time to give the Elephants hope, but that was quickly dashed in the second period, despite the Ivorians’ supposed resurgence. Salah was the man to restore the two-goal cushion, slotting home at the far pot on 52 minutes after a delicious pick-out from Emam Ashour.

Guela Doue made things interesting on 73 minutes forcing one over the line after a corner, but Egypt clung on to secure a return to the semi-finals. They will take on Senegal, with Nigeria facing Morocco.