US EditionAfrica Cup of Nations - Dominant Nigeria and Egypt Both Reach Semi-Finals
Egypt scored three key goals to defeat Ivory Coast 3-2 in AFCON quarter-finals while Nigeria advanced with a 2-0 win; Egypt leads Ivory Coast historically 11-1.
- On Saturday, Egypt knocked Ivory Coast out 3-2 in Agadir, while Nigeria beat Algeria 2-0 to reach the semi-finals and face Morocco, the hosts.
- Historically, Ivory Coast became the eighth consecutive title-holder unable to defend since Egypt achieved that in 2010, with Egypt leading 11 wins to Ivory Coast's one in head-to-heads.
- First-Half goals by Omar Marmoush and Ramy Rabia, with an Ahmed Aboul-Fetouh own goal and Mohamed Salah's early second-half strike, led Egypt past Ivory Coast 3-2.
- Victor Osimhen starred for Nigeria as he scored one goal and assisted another to end Algeria's hopes in Marrakesh, fueling Nigeria's dream of a fourth AFCON title after finishing runners-up two years ago.
- On Wednesday, Egypt face Senegal in Tangiers after playing before a Marrakesh crowd of 32,452, with organisers expecting a more hostile atmosphere for the Rabat semi-final.
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The Egyptian national football team defeated defending champion Ivory Coast 3-2 in the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations in Morocco and advanced to the top four.
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