Egypt Edge Past Benin 3–1 in Extra Time | AFCON 2025 Round of 16
Egypt’s Pharaohs survived a tense battle against Benin yesterday, advancing to the AFCON quarter-finals with a 3–1 victory after extra time. Mohamed Salah starred with a decisive late goal, sealing the win for Egypt.
⚽ Match Summary
Egypt took the lead but were pegged back, forcing extra time where they asserted their dominance:
69′ – Marwan Attia (Egypt): Stunning strike opens the scoring.
83′ – Jodel Dossou (Benin): Equalizer sends the game into extra time.
97′ – Yasser Ibrahim (Egypt): Early extra-time header puts Egypt ahead.
124′ – Mohamed Salah (Egypt): Late goal seals the 3–1 victory.
Final Score: Egypt 3 – 1 Benin (after extra time)
📊 Key Highlights
Mohamed Salah’s goal was his 10th in AFCON history, underlining his impact for the Pharaohs.
Egypt dominated in extra time after a closely contested 90 minutes.
The Pharaohs now move on to face either Ivory Coast or Burkina Faso in the quarter-finals.
🔥 Tactical Notes
Coach Rene Weiler set Egypt up to absorb early pressure and strike effectively on counters. Salah’s movement and finishing proved decisive in extra time.
