Match report

Egypt Secures 3-1 Victory Over Benin in Africa Cup of Nations

Egypt

3–1

AET

Benin

Jan 5, 2026

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Jan 5, 2026 · AET

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Egypt secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Benin in their Africa Cup of Nations match. The Pharaohs dominated the game with goals from Marwan Attia, Yasser Ibrahim, and the ever-reliable Mohamed Salah. Despite Benin's brief surge with a goal from J. Dossou, Egypt maintained their composure and secured all three points.

Key Facts

• Final Score: Egypt 3-1 Benin
• Goals: Marwan Attia (59'), Yasser Ibrahim (97'), Mohamed Salah (120')
• Goal for Benin: J. Dossou (83')
• Yellow Cards: Rami Rabia (13'), Marwan Attia (29'), Hamdy Fathy (79'), A. Samadou (108'), M. Ahlinvi (118')
• Substitutions: M. Hamdi, Trézéguet, I. Adel (Egypt); A. Tosin, S. D'Almeida, Dokou Dodo, R. Aloko, H. Imourane, Y. Roche (Benin)

Lineups

Egypt

Starting XI

23 M. El Shenawy (G)
6 Y. Ibrahim (D)
14 H. Fathy (D)
5 R. Rabia (D)
3 M. Hany (M)
7 Trezeguet (M)
19 M. Attia (M)
20 I. Adel (M)
12 M. Hamdi (M)
10 M. Salah (F)
22 O. Marmoush (F)

Substitutes

1 A. El Shenawy
26 O. Shobeir
4 H. Abdelmaguid
24 A. Eid
28 M. Ismail
13 A. Fatouh
2 K. Sobhi
8 E. Ashour
27 M. Saber
15 M. Shehata
25 Zizo
11 Mostafa Mohamed
18 M. Fathi
21 O. Faisal
9 S. Mohsen

Benin

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

1 M. Dandjinou (G)
3 T. Ouorou (D)
6 O. Verdon (D)
13 M. Tijani (D)
5 Y. Roche (D)
17 R. Aloko (M)
15 S. D'Almeida (M)
8 H. Imourane (M)
18 J. Olaitan (M)
19 D. Dodo (F)
10 A. Tosin (F)

Substitutes

16 S. Allagbe
23 A. Obassa
26 C. Azongnitode
2 R. Fassinou
12 D. Kiki
27 G. Ahoudo
7 M. Ahlinvi
22 R. Amoussou
4 A. Samadou
14 M. Ahouangbo
21 R. Kossi
24 R. Rachidou
28 A. Akimey
20 J. Dossou
25 O. Tessilimi

Timeline

13' Egypt Card · Yellow Card

Rami Rabia

Handball
27' Benin Card · Yellow Card

J. Olaïtan

Foul
29' Egypt Card · Yellow Card

Marwan Attia

Foul
32' Benin subst · Substitution 1

Off: A. Tosin · On: J. Dossou
45'+1 Egypt subst · Substitution 1

Off: M. Hamdi · On: A. Fatouh
59' Egypt subst · Substitution 2

Off: Trézéguet · On: Emam Ashour
59' Egypt subst · Substitution 3

Off: I. Adel · On: Zizo
69' Egypt Goal · Normal Goal

Marwan Attia · Assist: Mohamed Hany
77' Benin subst · Substitution 2

Off: S. D'Almeida · On: A. Samadou
77' Benin subst · Substitution 3

Off: Dokou Dodo · On: O. Tessilimi
79' Egypt Card · Yellow Card

Hamdy Fathy

Foul
83' Benin Goal · Normal Goal

J. Dossou
90'+2 Benin subst · Substitution 4

Off: R. Aloko · On: R. Amoussou
97' Egypt Goal · Normal Goal

Yasser Ibrahim · Assist: Marwan Attia
101' Benin Card · Yellow Card

Mohamed Tijani

Argument
106' Egypt Card · Yellow Card

A. Fatouh

Time wasting
106' Benin subst · Substitution 5

Off: H. Imourane · On: G. Ahoudo
106' Benin subst · Substitution 6

Off: Y. Roche · On: M. Ahlinvi
108' Benin Card · Yellow Card

A. Samadou

Foul
118' Benin Card · Yellow Card

M. Ahlinvi

Foul
119' Egypt subst · Substitution 4

Off: O. Marmoush · On: Mostafa Mohamed
120' Egypt Goal · Normal Goal

Mohamed Salah · Assist: Zizo

Match Stats

Stat	Egypt	Benin
Fouls	15	19
Pass Accuracy	83%	76%
Offsides	4	1
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	12	8
Corners	5	5
Total Passes	646	510
Yellow Cards	4	4
Blocked Shots	2	4
Shots on Target	7	3
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	3	1
Possession	55%	45%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	533	387
Shots Inside Box	7	3
Saves	3	2
Shots Outside Box	5	5

Key Match Notes

▸ Marwan Attia's goal in the 69th minute gave Egypt the lead, shifting the momentum in their favor.
▸ Despite Benin's goal by J. Dossou in the 83rd minute, Egypt regrouped and scored two more goals through Yasser Ibrahim and Mohamed Salah, securing the victory.