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Salah shines for Egypt and Nigeria beat Mozambique to advance [Football Now]

## Africa Cup of Nations: Match Outcomes and Upcoming Fixtures

Africa Cup of Nations: Match Outcomes and Upcoming Fixtures

On Monday, Egypt secured a 3-1 victory over Benin with Mohamed Salah scoring in the final moments of extra time. Nigeria also achieved a decisive 4-0 win against Mozambique.

Egypt initially led after Marwan Attia scored in the 69th minute. Benin's Jodel Dossou equalized in the 83rd minute. Yasser Ibrahim then scored with a header in extra time, followed by Salah's goal from outside the penalty box.

Egypt will remain in Agadir for their quarterfinal match on Saturday against either Burkina Faso or Ivory Coast.

Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman were key players in Nigeria's triumph over Mozambique. Lookman opened the scoring in the 20th minute, with Osimhen adding two more goals. Akor Adams also contributed to the scoreline in the 75th minute.

On Monday, Egypt secured a 3-1 victory over Benin with Mohamed Salah scoring in the final moments of extra time.
Daniel Okonkwo · The African Herald

Nigeria will proceed to a quarterfinal match against either Algeria or Congo in Rabat.

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Based on reporting by Africanews.

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