Egypt defeated reigning champions Ivory Coast 3-2 in a thrilling quarter-final to advance to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals. Goals from Omar Marmoush, Ramy Rabia, and Mohamed Salah secured the win for Egypt, despite an own goal and a late strike from Ivory Coast's Guela Doue. Egypt will now face Senegal in the next round. This victory continues Egypt's strong AFCON history against Ivory Coast and brings Mohamed Salah closer to his goal of winning the continental title.