Egypt reached the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a 3-1 win over Benin Republic.
Both teams failed hit target in the first half despite creating a couple of chances.
The Pharaohs make the breakthrough in the 69th minute.
Marwan Ateya fired home superbly following a fine team move.
Jodel Dossou restored parity for Benin seven minutes from time.
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Dossou slotted past Ahmed El Shenawy after the goalkeeper had initially saved a deflected shot.
The game went into extra time after the two team’s failed to find winner in 90 minutes.
Mohamed Salah put the game beyond Benin by scoring the third in stoppage time.
Egypt regained the lead through Yasser Ibrahim in the 97th minute.
Mohamed Salah put the game beyond Benin by scoring the third in stoppage-time.
Egypt will now face the winner of the round of 16 clash between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso in the quarterfinals scheduled for Saturday, January 10.
