Egypt Pulls Off Stunning Upset to Dethrone Defending AFCON Champions Ivory Coast
In a thrilling quarter-final match, Egypt edged out defending champions Ivory Coast 3-2 in the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. The Pharaohs' victory marked a significant turning point in their campaign, as they advanced to the semi-finals and handed the Elephants their first defeat since 1970.
The decisive goal came from Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah, who doubled Egypt's lead just seven minutes into the second half with a precise header past Ivory Coast goalkeeper Yahia Fofana. The strike completed an impressive turnaround for Egypt, who trailed 2-1 at halftime after Ivory Coast had conceded two goals in quick succession.
Salah, who has been struggling to replicate his form on the club stage with Liverpool, finally found his rhythm on the African stage, as he netted his fifth goal of the tournament. The veteran forward's impressive performance marked a significant milestone for him, as he edged closer to claiming his first Africa Cup of Nations winners' medal.
Egypt will face Senegal in the semi-finals on Wednesday, while Ivory Coast will look to regroup and refocus ahead of their quarter-final exit. The Pharaohs' victory over Ivory Coast serves as a testament to Egypt's growing dominance on the African stage, having claimed 11 titles since 1962 – a record that has eluded Ivory Coast.
The match also saw Ivory Coast goalkeeper Ahmed Aboul-Fetouh concede an own goal in the first half, highlighting Egypt's clinical efficiency and Salah's pinpoint accuracy. The triumph marked a significant milestone for Egypt, as they continue their pursuit of an eighth AFCON title.
Egypt's path to glory will now be shaped by their encounter with Senegal on Wednesday. Can the Pharaohs maintain their momentum and overcome another African powerhouse? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – Salah has finally found his groove in the Africa Cup of Nations.
In a thrilling quarter-final match, Egypt edged out defending champions Ivory Coast 3-2 in the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. The Pharaohs' victory marked a significant turning point in their campaign, as they advanced to the semi-finals and handed the Elephants their first defeat since 1970.
The decisive goal came from Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah, who doubled Egypt's lead just seven minutes into the second half with a precise header past Ivory Coast goalkeeper Yahia Fofana. The strike completed an impressive turnaround for Egypt, who trailed 2-1 at halftime after Ivory Coast had conceded two goals in quick succession.
Salah, who has been struggling to replicate his form on the club stage with Liverpool, finally found his rhythm on the African stage, as he netted his fifth goal of the tournament. The veteran forward's impressive performance marked a significant milestone for him, as he edged closer to claiming his first Africa Cup of Nations winners' medal.
Egypt will face Senegal in the semi-finals on Wednesday, while Ivory Coast will look to regroup and refocus ahead of their quarter-final exit. The Pharaohs' victory over Ivory Coast serves as a testament to Egypt's growing dominance on the African stage, having claimed 11 titles since 1962 – a record that has eluded Ivory Coast.
The match also saw Ivory Coast goalkeeper Ahmed Aboul-Fetouh concede an own goal in the first half, highlighting Egypt's clinical efficiency and Salah's pinpoint accuracy. The triumph marked a significant milestone for Egypt, as they continue their pursuit of an eighth AFCON title.
Egypt's path to glory will now be shaped by their encounter with Senegal on Wednesday. Can the Pharaohs maintain their momentum and overcome another African powerhouse? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – Salah has finally found his groove in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Egypt's comeback win over Ivory Coast was SO epic! 
They proved that they're more than just a dark horse contender 
Mohamed Salah's goal was pure perfection 
️! I'm living for this guy right now 
He's on fire 
and it's amazing to see him finally find his form after struggling in the league. 
Senegal better be ready though, Egypt is looking strong 
Can't wait for the semis! 
and those goal celebrations are giving me LIFE 
can they keep this momentum going? 
only one way to find out 
They totally deserved that win! Egypt's team play so well together, like they're a well-oiled machine 
and players that can just score goals out of thin air? I mean, Mohamed Salah is a great player and all, but come on! 5 goals in one tournament already? 
it's like he has a magic wand or something 
anyway, I guess this is the kind of excitement we need in sports these days. Not too shabby for Egypt, advancing to the semis and all that 
but I'm still not sold on this whole AFCON thing...
. It's like he's been waiting for this moment to break out and he's crushing it 
. The Pharaohs have got some serious mojo going on and they're making a real push for that AFCON title 
His goal was SO precise and that own goal by Aboul-Fetouh? 
! I mean, Mohamed Salah is on FIRE 
Classic! Egypt's clinical efficiency is just wow 
#EgyptToTheRescue #SalahOnFire #AFCON2025
OMG Egypt just pulled off the biggest upset ever! I was on the edge of my seat watching this match 
. The way he came back from struggling to score in Liverpool games is insane 
but I'm all in on Egypt winning it! 