{"id":3672,"date":"2026-01-05T04:34:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T04:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/en\/home\/egypt-advances-to-quarterfinals-after-tough-win-over-benin"},"modified":"2026-01-06T15:05:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T15:05:25","slug":"egypt-advances-to-quarterfinals-after-tough-win-over-benin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/en\/sport\/egypt-advances-to-quarterfinals-after-tough-win-over-benin","title":{"rendered":"Egypt Advances to Quarterfinals after Tough Win over Benin"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>The Egyptian national team has secured its place in the quarterfinals after a challenging victory against Benin, winning 3-1 in a match held on Monday at the Adrar Stadium in Agadir. This win allows Egypt to advance in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, where they will face the winner of the Ivory Coast vs. Burkina Faso match.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa. <\/strong> <\/span>The Egyptian national team has secured its place in the quarterfinals after a challenging victory against Benin, winning 3-1 in a match held on Monday at the Adrar Stadium in Agadir, as part of the Round of 16 in the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025.<\/p>\n<p>In the early minutes, there was significant competitiveness between both teams, with mutual attempts to open the scoring. The Egyptian team tried to impose its rhythm early on, while the Beninese team appeared organized in defense, making it difficult to reach the net. The winner of this match will face the victor of the Ivory Coast vs. Burkina Faso match, which will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, January 6, at the Grand Marrakech Stadium, starting at 8 PM.<\/p>\n<p>The Egyptian team attempted to reach the goal of Marcel Dandjinou by all possible means, through the few opportunities available to them, but they could not achieve their goal due to a lack of focus from their players when reaching the penalty area, whether during shooting or passing. Meanwhile, Benin was unable to surprise the Pharaohs with a goal against the run of play, as their counter-attacks lacked precision, resulting in the first half ending as it began, with a score of 0-0.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HIGHLIGHTS | Egypt ? 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The tournament not only highlights the sporting talent of the continent but also serves as a platform for cultural exchange and unity among African nations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Africa<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know The Egyptian national team has secured its place in the quarterfinals after a challenging victory against Benin, winning 3-1 in a match held on Monday at the Adrar Stadium in Agadir. 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