US EditionSalah Celebrates "Perfect Win" over Holders Ivory Coast in AFCON
Mohamed Salah scored his fourth AFCON goal as Egypt overcame defending champions Ivory Coast with a 3-2 win to reach the semi-finals.
- In Agadir, the Pharaohs beat Ivory Coast 3-2 on Wednesday, ending their quarter-final run as defending champions.
- Omar Marmoush opened the scoring by racing past a defender for an early lead, and Rami Rabia met a Mohamed Salah corner to head Egypt 2-0 before half-time.
- Mohamed Salah struck on 52 minutes to restore a two-goal cushion, while Guela Doue's heel-flick 17 minutes from time revived Ivory Coast's hopes.
- Ivory Coast's title defence ended after five matches as Egypt keeps their bid alive for an AFCON title they last won in 2010.
- Egypt now face Senegal in a rematch of the 2019 final in Tanger on January 14, where Mohamed Salah will again meet long-time Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane.
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Egypt Eliminate Defending Champions Ivory Coast in 3–2 AFCON Quarterfinals
Egypt advanced to the AFCON 2025 semifinals after a dramatic 3–2 victory over defending champions Ivory Coast. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Egypt Eliminate Defending Champions Ivory Coast in 3–2 AFCON Quarterfinals first appeared on Egyptian Streets.
Egypt Vs Ivory Coast, AFCON 2025: Salah Strikes As Pharaohs Topple Defending Champions To Join Nigeria In Semifinals
Mohamed Salah strike his fourth goal of the tournament to secure Egypt's berth in the semi-finals, meanwhile Nigeria pip Algeria to face Morocco in the next knockout stage
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Salah celebrates "perfect win" over holders Ivory Coast in AFCON
Jan 10 : Egypt forward Mohamed Salah described the victory over defending champions Ivory Coast as a "perfect win", hailing his teammates after qualifying for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.Salah scored the third goal for Hossam Hassan's side, as Egypt ended Ivory Coast's reign wi
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