Rabat, Morocco – Egypt secured their place in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals after defeating Ivory Coast 3-2 in a quarter-final match played Saturday evening at the Adrar Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.
The Pharaohs started the match strongly, surprising the Ivorian team with an early goal scored by Omar Marmoush in the fourth minute. This came after he received a precise pass from Emam Ashour, dribbled into the penalty area, and then fired a precise shot into the net, giving Egypt an early psychological advantage.
Marmoush opens the scoring for the Egyptian national team
عمر مرموش يفتتح التسجيل للمنتخب المصري ⚽️🇪🇬#كأس_أمم_إفريقيا | #كوت_ديفوار | #مصر pic.twitter.com/WSyi5R3Ill
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) January 10, 2026The Egyptian national team controlled the course of the game during the first half, and continued its offensive pressure until it translated its superiority into a second goal in the 32nd minute. When Mohamed Salah sent a perfect cross into the penalty area, Rami Rabia met it with a powerful header that settled in the goal, reinforcing the Pharaohs’ lead.
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— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) January 10, 2026Before the end of the first half, Ivory Coast managed to reduce the deficit after a ball deflected off Egypt’s left-back Ahmed Fatouh and into the net. This occurred in the 40th minute, leaving Egypt leading 2-1 at halftime.
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— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) January 10, 2026As the second half began, Egypt continued their organized attacking play. They added a third goal in the 52nd minute after a brilliant through ball from Emam Ashour put Mohamed Salah through on goal, and the Liverpool star calmly slotted it into the net.
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— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) January 10, 2026The Ivorian team refused to give up and managed to reduce the deficit again in the 73rd minute through Guila Doué. He capitalized on a moment of confusion inside the Egyptian penalty area following a challenge for the ball.
منتخب كوت ديفوار يسجل الهدف الثاني ويقلص الفارق ⚽️🇨🇮 #كأس_أمم_إفريقيا | #كوت_ديفوار | #مصر pic.twitter.com/CevRUWDeFD
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) January 10, 2026The final minutes of the match were filled with excitement and back-and-forth attacks, as Ivory Coast pressed for an equalizer. Egypt’s defense remained vigilant to maintain their lead, and the score remained unchanged until the final whistle.
Egypt will face Senegal in the semi-finals
With this victory, the Egyptian national team continues its journey in the continental tournament. They have secured a semi-final berth against Senegal, who booked their place in the final four after defeating Mali, in a highly anticipated match brimming with challenges and aspirations.
