Egypt Defeats Benin in Africa Cup with Extra-Time Goals; Nigeria Dominates Mozambique

In a thrilling match at the Africa Cup, Egypt emerged victorious against Benin, securing a place in the quarterfinals. The Egyptian team, led by star player Mohamed Salah, overcame a tough challenge that required extra time to determine the winner.

Egypt vs. Benin: The Match Details

The encounter took place after Egypt advanced as the unbeaten group winner into the Round of 16. Despite having a dominant possession throughout the match, Egypt struggled to convert their opportunities into goals. The first significant breakthrough came when Ahmed Attia scored shortly after the hour mark, giving Egypt the lead.

However, Benin fought back and equalized late in the match through a rebound goal by Dossou, pushing the game into extra time. In the additional period, Egypt retook control with two goals. Ibrahim netted the first with a powerful header, followed by a brilliant finish from Salah, sealing a 3-1 victory for Egypt.

Quarterfinals Opponent

Egypt will be facing either Ivory Coast or Burkina Faso in the upcoming quarterfinals, as they aim to continue their pursuit of the Africa Cup title.

Nigeria Dominates Mozambique

Nigeria showcased an impressive performance against Mozambique, winning decisively with a score of 4-0. The team’s attacking trio, featuring Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, and Akor Adams, was instrumental in this victory.

• Osimhen scored twice
• Lookman and Adams each contributed one goal and two assists

This commanding performance allowed Nigeria to secure their place in the quarterfinals. The Super Eagles will next face either Algeria or Congo in their upcoming match.

Africa Cup 2025 Quarterfinals Outlook

As the tournament progresses, both Egypt and Nigeria are moving forward with strong ambitions. Below is a summary of other notable results:

Both teams will look to build on their recent performances as they head into the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup 2025.