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Mohamed Salah Egypt AFCON Ivory Coast quarterfinal
Africa Cup of Nations

Egypt’s Salah Stirs Debate as AFCON Quest Continues with a 3-2 Victory over Ivory Coast

Egypt edged Ivory Coast 3-2 to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, setting up a clash with Senegal. Mohamed Salah repeated a controversial remark about Egypt not being favorites, highlighting the reliance on domestic players while rivals boast Europe-based stars. The win preserves Egypt’s title hopes and adds drama to the campaign. The remarks fuel a broader conversation about national identity and strength from within.

Health update on Hani Abu Rida during AFCON quarterfinal in Morocco
AFCON

Pharaohs Triumph, Health Scrutiny: Egypt Advances to AFCON Semis as Football Chief Recovers

Hani Abu Rida, president of the Egyptian Football Association, faced a health scare during the Ivory Coast quarterfinal in Morocco. Egypt narrowly won 3-2 to reach the semifinals, where they will meet Senegal. Hamada El-Sharbini confirmed Abu Rida's condition is stable and improving, and the leader stayed connected to the match through TV updates. The federation promises further updates as the team pursues a potential AFCON title.

Egypt Ivory Coast AFCON quarterfinal Fay Ibrahim handshake incident
AFCON

Egypt Triumphs 3-2 Over Ivory Coast as AFCON Drama Lingers and Fay Blurts a Handshake Snub

Egypt edged Ivory Coast 3-2 in a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal, with a trio of goals from Marmoush, Rabia and Salah guiding the Pharaohs to the semis. After the final whistle, Ivory Coast coach Emers Fay refused to shake hands with Yasser Ibrahim, adding a tense moment to the match. The win books Egypt a semifinal date with Senegal. The clash offered football thrills and a sprinkle of on-pitch soap opera that AFCON fans won’t forget.

Egypt advances to AFCON semifinals after a 3-2 win over Ivory Coast
AFCON

Egypt's Semifinal Triumph: A Nail-Biting 3-2 Win Over Ivory Coast Sends AFCON Dream Forward

Egypt edged Ivory Coast 3-2 to advance to the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals. The performance highlighted resilience and tactical discipline, with Algerian referee Mustapha Gharebil in charge. Hafid Derradji, the renowned Algerian commentator, celebrated Egypt's display and its fans. Egypt now faces Senegal in the next round as Mali's hopes fade. And yes, there were moments so tense even the tea in the stands would call a foul.

Egyptian Salah teases Hassan Hassan after AFCON quarterfinal win
AFCON

Egyptian swagger: Salah taunts coach Hassan Hassan as Egypt sails into AFCON semis

Egypt edged Ivory Coast 3-2 to book a spot in the AFCON semifinals and chase a first-time semifinal against Senegal. Mohamed Salah picked up the man of the match award and treated the post-match press room to a light-hearted jab at coach Hassan Hassan about a famous quote. He praised his teammates, reaffirmed pride in wearing the national jersey, and thanked Morocco for hosting a superb tournament. The camp remains upbeat as Egypt eye AFCON glory with a strong squad, Europe-based talents, and a domestic league backbone.

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan after 3-2 win over Ivory Coast to reach AFCON 2025 semifinals in Morocco
afcon-2025

Egypt Breaks Into AFCON 2025 Semis as Salah Shines and Morocco Shines Back

Egypt reached the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semifinals after a dramatic 3-2 win over defending champions Ivory Coast in Morocco. Coach Hossam Hassan praised his players’ fighting spirit and emphasized treating every match like a final. He also commended Morocco for hosting an excellent tournament and revealed plans to prepare for Senegal in Tangier. Hassan hopes Mohamed Salah will lift the continental trophy in this campaign.

Ivory Coast defender Gila Douy scores AFCON 2025 goal against Egypt
AFCON 2025

Ivory Coast's Historic Strike Lights Up AFCON 2025: Douy's 119th Goal Sets Stage for Surprises

Ivory Coast defender Gila Douy scored in AFCON 2025 quarterfinals against Egypt, marking a historic 119th goal for the tournament. Egypt edged ahead 3-2 to advance, but Douy’s strike helped push the competition toward record scoring. The defending champions’ exit continues the trend of champions not defending the title since 2010, with 2017 also a letdown. Semifinals line up Morocco vs Nigeria and Egypt vs Senegal as the competition heads toward a dramatic finish.

Al Hilal signs Sultan Mondesh in winter transfer photo
Saudi Pro League

Al Hilal Pounces: First Winter Signing Sets the Tone for a Title Quest

Al Hilal clinches its first winter signing as Sultan Mondesh joins from Al Taawoun, following coach Simone Inzaghi's approval. The move aims to bolster the squad for domestic and continental glory, with a 15 million riyal fee and a two-and-a-half-year contract. Mondesh has scored four goals and provided three assists in 15 appearances this season. As the team eyes a top clash with Al Nassr, Hilal sits atop the Saudi Pro League.

Al Ahli Jeddah vs Al Akhdoud VAR controversy image
SaudiProLeague

Video Ref Drama: Al Ahli Jeddah Stopped at Home by Al Akhdoud in Controversial 0-0 Clash

German coach Matthias Jaissle erupted during the Al Ahli Jeddah vs Al Akhdoud clash as two goals were ruled out by VAR. Al Ahli sit sixth with 25 points, while Al Akhdoud cling to the lower half with five. The disallowed goals involved Gonsalves and Enzo Milot, with a prior foul by Firas Al-Breikan triggering the first review and another infringement affecting the second. Tensions rose as officials stuck to their calls, leaving the match with no goals and plenty of headlines.

Masry vs Electricity Ismailia 1-1 Cairo Capital Cup 2026
Cup

Late equalizer halts Masry’s lead as Ismailia snatches a point in Cairo Cup

Masry of Port Said and Electricity Ismailia settled for a 1-1 draw in the Cairo Capital Cup, keeping Masry at the summit of Group C. Karim Al-Iraqi gave Masry the lead just before halftime, but Ali Suleiman equalized after the break. The result leaves Masry on 11 points with one game to spare, while Electricity Ismailia sit on five points in fourth. The group’s final round features Masry vs Zamalek, Zed vs Electricity Ismailia, and Haras El Hodoud vs Al Ittihad. The tale of the tape is simple: a point gained, a lead preserved, and a clock winding down toward decisive fixtures.