Egypt's Rising Star: Marwan Attia Delivers in AFCON Knockout Clash
5 January 2026
Marwan Attia's Breakthrough Moment
Marwan Attia, a midfielder for Egypt, marked his first international imprint on the Pharaohs' shirt.
Attia scored the decisive opener in the 69th minute of the Round of 16 clash against Benin, in AFCON 2025 being held in Morocco.
His brilliant strike found the net, ending the stubborn resistance of the Squirrels.
The goal came in his 29th international cap for Egypt since his first call-up under former coach Rui Vitória.
Group Stage and Aftermath
Egypt also conceded in the 81st minute through Godlin Dusu after a defensive mix-up with goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy.
Egypt secured top spot in Group II with seven points after beating Zimbabwe and South Africa and drawing with Angola.
Benin advanced as one of the four best third-placed teams in the tournament.
Egypt's defense held firm to seal progression.
Not bad for a 29-cap veteran, Egypt just upgraded the squad.
The scoreboard isn't the only thing that's getting a glow-up.
Not bad for a 29-cap veteran, Egypt just upgraded the squad.
The scoreboard isn't the only thing that's getting a glow-up.
Egypt's defense held firm to seal progression.
Not bad for a 29-cap veteran, Egypt just upgraded the squad.
The scoreboard isn't the only thing that's getting a glow-up.
Not bad for a 29-cap veteran, Egypt just upgraded the squad.
The scoreboard isn't the only thing that's getting a glow-up.
Not bad for a 29-cap veteran, Egypt just upgraded the squad.
The scoreboard isn't the only thing that's getting a glow-up.
Not bad for a 29-cap veteran, Egypt just upgraded the squad.
The scoreboard isn't the only thing that's getting a glow-up.
Not bad for a 29-cap veteran, Egypt just upgraded the squad.
The scoreboard isn't the only thing that's getting a glow-up.
Egypt's defense held firm to seal progression.
Not bad for a 29-cap veteran, Egypt just upgraded the squad.
The scoreboard isn't the only thing that's getting a glow-up.
Not bad for a 29-cap veteran, Egypt just upgraded the squad.
The scoreboard isn't the only thing that's getting a glow-up.
Not bad for a 29-cap veteran, Egypt just upgraded the squad.
The scoreboard isn't the only thing that's getting a glow-up.
Not bad for a 29-cap veteran, Egypt just upgraded the squad.
The scoreboard isn't the only thing that's getting a glow-up.
Not bad for a 29-cap veteran, Egypt just upgraded the squad.
The scoreboard isn't the only thing that's getting a glow-up.
Not bad for a 29-cap veteran, Egypt just upgraded the squad.
The scoreboard isn't the only thing that's getting a glow-up.
Not bad for a 29-cap veteran, Egypt just upgraded the squad.
The scoreboard isn't the only thing that's getting a glow-up.
