Summary
Mohamed Salah scored the final goal in extra time to secure Egypt's 3-1 victory over Benin in the Africa Cup of Nations hosted by Morocco. Egypt will advance to the quarterfinals and play against either Burkina Faso or Ivory Coast. Benin managed to reach this stage after a win against Botswana in the group phase.
Key Facts
- Mohamed Salah scored in extra time to help Egypt win 3-1 against Benin.
- The match was held at Stade d’Agadir in Morocco.
- Egypt will play Burkina Faso or Ivory Coast in the quarterfinals.
- Marwan Attia scored Egypt's first goal, and Yasser Ibrahim scored in extra time.
- Benin's Jodel Dossou equalized the match in the 83rd minute.
- Egypt has played all of its matches in Agadir, Morocco.
- Egypt aims for its eighth Africa Cup of Nations title.
- Benin reached the last 16 after beating Botswana in the group stage.
