Egypt Advances to Quarterfinals of Africa Cup of Nations 2025 After Defeating Benin

The Egyptian national football team clinched a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Benin after extra time in a match held in Agadir, advancing to the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025.

The match was intense, with Marwan Attia putting Egypt ahead in the 63rd minute. However, Benin's Dossou equalized in the 83rd minute, sending the game into extra time. In the first half of extra time, Yasser Ibrahim restored Egypt's lead with a goal in the 97th minute, and star player Mohamed Salah sealed the win with a third goal in the closing moments, confirming Egypt's progression.

Following this victory, Egypt will face the winner of the upcoming match between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso, also in Agadir, as they aim to continue their pursuit of the continental title.