Sport|Africa Cup of NationsSalah seals Egypt win against holders Ivory Coast to reach AFCON 2025 semisEgypt set up semifinal meeting with Senegal at 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by beating Ivory Coast 3-2 in thriller.
Egypt advanced to the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinals after a 3-2 victory over defending champions Ivory Coast on Sat, Jan 10, 2026. Mohamed Salah scored Egypt’s third goal, marking his fourth goal of the tournament.
Egypt advanced to the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinals after a 3-2 victory over defending champions Ivory Coast on Sat, Jan 10, 2026. Mohamed Salah scored Egypt’s third goal, marking his fourth goal of the tournament.
Liverpool forward Salah scored in the 52nd minute, securing Egypt's lead. Despite Ivory Coast's attempts to recover from two-goal deficits, Egypt maintained their advantage.
In the game's early stages, Egypt capitalized on an error by Ivory Coast's Franck Kessie, leading to an Omar Marmoush goal in the fourth minute. Ramy Rabia added another goal with a header in the 32nd minute.
Egypt advanced to the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinals after a 3-2 victory over defending champions Ivory Coast on Sat, Jan 10, 2026.
Ivory Coast reduced the deficit five minutes before halftime when Ahmed Abou El Fotouh scored from a set-piece situation. However, Salah extended Egypt's lead early in the second half with assistance from Emam Ashour.
Ivory Coast's Guela Doue scored in the 73rd minute, but Egypt held firm to secure the win. The team will face Senegal in the semifinals in Tangier on Wednesday.
Earlier, Nigeria secured a place in the semifinals by defeating Algeria 2-0. They will face Morocco in their upcoming match. Nigeria aims to win their first AFCON title since 2013.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
