African Cup of Nations Semi-Final Draw Set After Egypt’s Narrow Victory

Egypt Advances with Tenacious Win

The semi-final lineup for the African Cup of Nations has been finalized following a gritty performance by Egypt, who overcame reigning champions Côte d’Ivoire on Saturday in Agadir, Morocco.

Key Contributions from Stars

Mohamed Salah, a prominent figure in the Premier League, played a crucial role, contributing both an assist and a well-executed goal to clinch a 3-2 victory for the Pharaohs. Côte d’Ivoire initially took the lead with Diomande’s set-piece, but a subsequent own-goal left Emersen Fae’s team trailing 2-1 at halftime. Although Côte d’Ivoire managed to equalize at 3-2 in the 73rd minute, Egypt displayed resilience and held on to secure their spot in the semi-finals.

Upcoming Matches and Bundesliga Highlights

Egypt is set to face the 2021 champions, Senegal, in the semi-finals, while the host nation, Morocco, will go up against a strong Nigerian side. Notable Bundesliga players still in the tournament include Nicolas Jackson (Senegal, Bayern), Bilal El Khannouss (Morocco, Stuttgart), and Eliesse Ben Seghir (Morocco, Leverkusen), all of whom joined their clubs over the summer.