Egypt will face defending champions Ivory Coast at the Stade Adrar Stadium in Agadir on Saturday night in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Egypt secured their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals for an 11th time after edging past a stubborn Benin side 3–1 in extra time at the Stade Adrar in Agadir on Monday night.
Bafana Bafana progressed to the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe, while Egypt and Angola played to a goalless draw in Group B action on Monday evening.
Bafana Bafana second choice right-back at this Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament Thabang Matuludi says Monday’s crucial final group match against neighbours Zimbabwe is a must win.
Bafana Bafana defender Khuliso Mudau maintains that while he accepts the referee’s decision is final, the penalty awarded to Egypt in their 1-0 victory on Friday night was the wrong call.
Bafana Bafana's hopes of securing early qualification at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations were dashed on Boxing Day as a single Mohamed Salah penalty proved enough to hand Egypt a 1-0 victory in Agadir.