Marmoush's Moment: Egypt's Opener Sparks AFCON 2025 Run
23 December 2025
Key moments
Egypt opened their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 campaign in Morocco with a goal from Omar Marmoush, the Manchester City forward, after a quick burst down the left in the 63rd minute.
The strike was Marmoush's ninth international goal in 41 appearances, and he followed it up by helping Egypt draw level against Ghana in the previous edition held in Ivory Coast.
Egypt had conceded first, Prince Dube finding the net in the 20th minute, before Marmoush equalized for the Pharaohs.
Late drama and conclusion
Mohamed Hamdi picked up an injury in the 80th minute and was replaced by Ahmed Fattouh briefly in this group.
Despite the late scare, the Pharaohs held on to claim a winning start, with fans hopeful and analysts plotting Egypt's next steps toward a successful campaign.
Punchline 1: If goals were jokes, Marmoush just delivered the punchline of the night.
Punchline 2: This match had more twists than my hair after a long caffeine day.
