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Egypt Triumphs 3-2 Over Ivory Coast in AFCON Quarter-Finals

1/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Egypt defeated Ivory Coast 3-2 in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals, earning a semi-final against Senegal on January 14, 2025, extending Egypt's dominance over Ivory Coast to 11 wins.
Omar Marmoush opened the scoring in the fourth minute.
Ramy Rabia added a header from a corner.
Mohamed Salah scored Egypt's third goal, his fourth of the tournament.
Ivory Coast rallied with Ahmed Fatouh's own goal and Guela Doue's late strike.

History

Historical Context

Egypt's football dominance is highlighted by its seven Africa Cup of Nations titles, with the most recent victory occurring in 2010 when they defeated Ghana 1-0. This win marked Egypt's third consecutive title, showcasing their historical prowess in the tournament, which began in 1957. Their legacy continues to influence African football, as seen in their recent quarter-final success against Ivory Coast.

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Story summary

Egypt defeated Ivory Coast 3-2 in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals, earning a semi-final against Senegal on January 14, 2025, extending Egypt's dominance over Ivory Coast to 11 wins.
Omar Marmoush opened the scoring in the fourth minute.
Ramy Rabia added a header from a corner.
Mohamed Salah scored Egypt's third goal, his fourth of the tournament.
Ivory Coast rallied with Ahmed Fatouh's own goal and Guela Doue's late strike.

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