05.01.2026 22:33
In the Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt defeated Benin 3-1 after extra time to advance to the quarter-finals. Benin was the team that said goodbye to the tournament.
In the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt faced Benin. The match, which ended 1-1 in regular time, saw Egypt emerge victorious with a 3-1 lead in extra time.
EGYPT SMILES IN EXTRA TIME
Egypt took the lead in the 69th minute with a goal from Marwan Attia. Benin equalized in the 83rd minute with Jodel Dossou. Egypt, which started the extra period well, scored again in the 97th minute with Yasser Ibrahim and in the 120+4th minute with Mohamed Salah, bringing the score to 3-1.
QUALIFIED FOR THE LAST 8
With this result, Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, managed to advance to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Benin, on the other hand, bid farewell to the tournament.