Marmoush scores as Egypt reach AFCON semi-finals

Omar Marmoush scored and Egypt defeated Ivory Coast 3-2 to reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, and they will face Senegal on Wednesday.

Omar Marmoush scored as Egypt defeated Ivory Coast 3-2 to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Marmoush opened the scoring after four minutes when Emam Ashour played a low through ball and he finished low past Yahia Fofana. Mohamed Salah and Marmoush operated as a front two with Emam Ashour in the hole, creating several chances. Salah's corner led to Ramy Rabia rising to head home Egypt's second goal. Key match facts: - Final score: Egypt 3, Ivory Coast 2. - Omar Marmoush opened the scoring after four minutes from an Emam Ashour assist. - Ramy Rabia scored from a Mohamed Salah corner to make it 2-0. - Ivory Coast pulled a goal back before half-time, and Guela Doue scored again to reduce the deficit later on. - Mohamed Salah scored in the second half and Egypt held on to book a semi-final meeting with Senegal. Summary: Egypt advanced to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals with a 3-2 win over Ivory Coast and will play Senegal on Wednesday. The match featured an early Marmoush goal, a headed goal by Ramy Rabia from a Salah corner, and two Ivory Coast replies before Egypt secured progression.