Match report

Egypt Defeats Zimbabwe 2-1 in Africa Cup of Nations Thriller

Egypt
Egypt
2–1
FT
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Dec 22, 2025

Egypt held off a spirited challenge from Zimbabwe to secure a 2-1 victory in a tightly contested Africa Cup of Nations match. Zimbabwe took the lead early on through P. Dube but Egypt fought back with goals from O. Marmoush and Mohamed Salah to clinch the win.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Egypt 2-1 Zimbabwe
  • • Zimbabwe took the lead in the 20th minute with a goal from P. Dube
  • • O. Marmoush equalized for Egypt in the 64th minute
  • • Mohamed Salah scored the winning goal in the 90th minute
  • • Multiple substitutions and yellow cards affected both teams' momentum

Lineups

Egypt

Starting XI

  • 23 M. El Shenawy (G)
  • 3 M. Hany (D)
  • 6 Y. Ibrahim (D)
  • 4 H. Abdelmaguid (D)
  • 12 M. Hamdi (D)
  • 19 M. Attia (M)
  • 14 H. Fathy (M)
  • 10 M. Salah (M)
  • 8 E. Ashour (M)
  • 7 Trezeguet (M)
  • 22 O. Marmoush (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. El Shenawy
  • 26 O. Shobeir
  • 2 K. Sobhi
  • 24 A. Eid
  • 13 A. Fatouh
  • 5 R. Rabia
  • 15 M. Shehata
  • 27 M. Saber
  • 17 M. Lasheen
  • 18 M. Fathi
  • 20 I. Adel
  • 25 Zizo
  • 21 O. Faisal
  • 9 S. Mohsen
  • 11 Mostafa Mohamed

Zimbabwe

Starting XI

  • 22 W. Arubi (G)
  • 21 G. Murwira (D)
  • 4 M. Garananga (D)
  • 2 G. Takwara (D)
  • 15 T. Hadebe (D)
  • 18 M. Nakamba (M)
  • 23 E. Jalai (M)
  • 7 P. Dube (M)
  • 8 J. Fabisch (M)
  • 14 D. Msendami
  • 11 W. Navaya (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 E. Chipezeze
  • 13 B. Galloway
  • 5 D. Lunga
  • 24 I. Mauchi
  • 25 A. Mudimu
  • 3 S. Fusire
  • 17 K. Musona
  • 6 P. Padera
  • 26 I. Wadi
  • 12 B. Antonio
  • 9 M. Bonne
  • 28 T. Chakuchichi
  • 20 T. Chirewa
  • 19 T. Maswanhise
  • 27 J. Zindoga

Timeline

  1. Zimbabwe
    7' Zimbabwe Card · Yellow Card
    Washington Navaya

    Foul

  2. Zimbabwe
    20' Zimbabwe Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Dube · Assist: E. Jalai
  3. Egypt
    33' Egypt Card · Yellow Card
    Marwan Attia

    Foul

  4. Egypt
    34' Egypt subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Emam Ashour · On: Mostafa Mohamed
  5. Egypt
    44' Egypt Card · Yellow Card
    Trézéguet

    Simulation

  6. Zimbabwe
    46' Zimbabwe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Washington Navaya · On: M. Bonne
  7. Zimbabwe
    57' Zimbabwe Card · Yellow Card
    Godknows Murwira

    Time wasting

  8. Egypt
    64' Egypt Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Marmoush · Assist: M. Hamdi
  9. Egypt
    66' Egypt subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marwan Attia · On: I. Adel
  10. Egypt
    67' Egypt subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Trézéguet · On: Zizo
  11. Zimbabwe
    72' Zimbabwe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Msendami · On: P. Padera
  12. Zimbabwe
    72' Zimbabwe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Dube · On: T. Chirewa
  13. Egypt
    82' Egypt subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Hamdi · On: A. Fatouh
  14. Zimbabwe
    88' Zimbabwe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Jalai · On: T. Maswanhise
  15. Egypt
    90' Egypt Goal · Normal Goal
    Mohamed Salah · Assist: Mostafa Mohamed

Match Stats

Stat Egypt Zimbabwe
Fouls 13 15
Pass Accuracy 88% 56%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 35 8
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 682 197
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 11 1
Shots on Target 11 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 13 4
Possession 78% 22%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 600 111
Shots Inside Box 24 4
Saves 2 9
Shots Outside Box 11 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Zimbabwe's early goal in the 20th minute put them in front, but they struggled to maintain their lead
  • ▸ Egypt's equalizing goal by O. Marmoush in the 64th minute shifted the momentum back in their favor
  • ▸ Mohamed Salah's late goal in the 90th minute sealed the victory for Egypt, securing a crucial win in the tournament