Egypt Stuns Defending Champs Ivory Coast, Clinches AFCON Semifinal Berth
In a thrilling match that saw multiple twists and turns, Egypt edged out defending champions Ivory Coast 3-2 to secure their place in the semifinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The victory marked a major upset for the Ivorians, who had been heavy favorites going into the game.
The Pharaohs took the lead through Omar Marmoush's goal in the fourth minute, but Ivory Coast refused to back down. They leveled the score just before halftime when Ahmed Abou El Fotouh scored from a free kick, and then took the lead themselves after Franck Kessie lost possession in midfield.
However, it was not until the second half that Egypt truly asserted their dominance. Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool forward, scored two crucial goals – including a stunning effort with his outside foot – to put his team ahead. Despite Ivory Coast's best efforts to come back from two goals down, Guela Doue's late equalizer never materialized.
Egypt's 3-2 win marked a significant turning point in their campaign, and the team now looks forward to a semifinal showdown with Senegal on Wednesday. The Super Eagles have also secured a spot in the semifinals, setting up an intriguing match against Morocco.
Salah's impressive performance solidified his status as one of Africa's top players, while Egypt's victory marked a major milestone for the country's football team. With their sights set on a record-extending eighth AFCON title, the Pharaohs will look to harness their momentum and propel themselves towards another championship.
In a thrilling match that saw multiple twists and turns, Egypt edged out defending champions Ivory Coast 3-2 to secure their place in the semifinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The victory marked a major upset for the Ivorians, who had been heavy favorites going into the game.
The Pharaohs took the lead through Omar Marmoush's goal in the fourth minute, but Ivory Coast refused to back down. They leveled the score just before halftime when Ahmed Abou El Fotouh scored from a free kick, and then took the lead themselves after Franck Kessie lost possession in midfield.
However, it was not until the second half that Egypt truly asserted their dominance. Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool forward, scored two crucial goals – including a stunning effort with his outside foot – to put his team ahead. Despite Ivory Coast's best efforts to come back from two goals down, Guela Doue's late equalizer never materialized.
Egypt's 3-2 win marked a significant turning point in their campaign, and the team now looks forward to a semifinal showdown with Senegal on Wednesday. The Super Eagles have also secured a spot in the semifinals, setting up an intriguing match against Morocco.
Salah's impressive performance solidified his status as one of Africa's top players, while Egypt's victory marked a major milestone for the country's football team. With their sights set on a record-extending eighth AFCON title, the Pharaohs will look to harness their momentum and propel themselves towards another championship.
! i was totally on the edge of my seat watching this game 
. egypt's performance was insane!!! mo Salah is literally a superhero 
️ how did he score those goals tho? 
was it training or just pure football magic 
? anyway, senegal is gonna be tough opponents for egypt in the semis 
. but i'm rooting for them all the way 
afcon is getting more exciting by the minute 
I'm absolutely loving this turn of events at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations! Egypt's stunning 3-2 win over Ivory Coast has sent shockwaves throughout the tournament. The fact that they were able to overcome such heavy favorites is a testament to their skill and determination.
like, his goal with the outside foot was insane 
and i can see why they're all going crazy about him now. afcon is getting more and more intense by the minute 
his goals were insane, especially that outside foot wonder goal 
anyway, this win is a huge boost for egypt's team and it's super exciting to see them moving forward in the semis. senegal better watch out, this pharaohs squad is on fire 
ivory coast played so much better, especially in the first half when they had all the possession. omar marmoush was just a bit off target with his goal 
but still it was an upsurp for the pharaohs to beat the champions. mohamed salah is amazing though, he's like a magician on the pitch 
, no way Ivory Coast could take them down 
! Now I'm hyped for the semis 
. They were totally outplayed in terms of physicality and aggression, but they never backed down. Omar Marmoush's goal was a big momentum changer, though - can't knock that 
. Salah's goals were insane, btw! 
his outside foot goal was insane 
mohamed salah is like a superhero on the pitch 
his goal with that outside foot was insane 
? anyway, this is defo going to be an intense semifinals match against senegal 
guela doue's equalizer never happened tho 
would've been insane... salah's goals were sick tho, but u can't rule out the ivorians' comeback entirely