Match report

Egypt Defeats Ivory Coast 3-2 in Thrilling Africa Cup of Nations Clash

Egypt
Egypt
3–2
FT
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast
Jan 10, 2026

Egypt defeated Ivory Coast 3-2 in a gripping Africa Cup of Nations match, with Mohamed Salah and Rami Rabia leading the charge for the Pharaohs. Despite Ivory Coast's late push, Egypt held on to secure a vital win in the tournament.

Key Facts

  • • Egypt scored three goals in the first half through O. Marmoush, Rami Rabia, and Mohamed Salah.
  • • Ivory Coast's own goal by A. Fatouh contributed to Egypt's lead.
  • • G. Doue scored for Ivory Coast in the 73rd minute, reducing the deficit.
  • • Mohamed El-Shenawy received a yellow card for time-wasting late in the match.

Lineups

Egypt

Starting XI

  • 23 M. El Shenawy (G)
  • 6 Y. Ibrahim (D)
  • 4 H. Abdelmaguid (D)
  • 5 R. Rabia (D)
  • 3 M. Hany (M)
  • 19 M. Attia (M)
  • 14 H. Fathy (M)
  • 13 A. Fatouh (M)
  • 8 E. Ashour (F)
  • 10 M. Salah (F)
  • 22 O. Marmoush (F)

Substitutes

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

Ivory Coast

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. Fofana (G)
  • 17 G. Doue (D)
  • 7 O. Kossounou (D)
  • 21 E. Ndicka (D)
  • 3 G. Konan (D)
  • 8 F. Kessie (M)
  • 18 I. Sangare (M)
  • 19 C. Inao Oulai (M)
  • 15 A. Diallo (F)
  • 22 E. Guessand (F)
  • 26 Y. Diomande (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 O. Diomande
  • 4 J. Seri
  • 5 A. Zohouri
  • 6 S. Fofana
  • 9 V. Bayo
  • 10 W. Zaha
  • 11 J. Krasso
  • 12 W. Boly
  • 13 C. Operi
  • 14 O. Diakite
  • 16 M. Kone
  • 20 E. Agbadou
  • 23 A. Lafont
  • 24 B. Toure
  • 25 J. Gbamin

Timeline

  1. Egypt
    4' Egypt Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Marmoush · Assist: Emam Ashour
  2. Egypt
    32' Egypt Goal · Normal Goal
    Rami Rabia · Assist: Mohamed Salah
  3. Ivory Coast
    40' Ivory Coast Goal · Own Goal
    A. Fatouh
  4. Egypt
    52' Egypt Goal · Normal Goal
    Mohamed Salah · Assist: Emam Ashour
  5. Egypt
    69' Egypt Card · Yellow Card
    Hossam Abdelmaguid

    Foul

  6. Ivory Coast
    70' Ivory Coast subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Kessié · On: J. Krasso
  7. Ivory Coast
    73' Ivory Coast Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Doue
  8. Egypt
    78' Egypt subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Emam Ashour · On: Trézéguet
  9. Ivory Coast
    80' Ivory Coast subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Guessand · On: V. Bayo
  10. Ivory Coast
    89' Ivory Coast subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Inao Oulaï · On: S. Fofana
  11. Ivory Coast
    89' Ivory Coast subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Diomande · On: Bazoumana Touré
  12. Egypt
    90'+2 Egypt subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Marmoush · On: Mostafa Mohamed
  13. Egypt
    90'+4 Egypt Card · Yellow Card
    Mohamed El-Shenawy

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Egypt Ivory Coast
Fouls 10 15
Pass Accuracy 76% 90%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 13
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 241 576
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 4 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 3
Possession 29% 71%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 182 519
Shots Inside Box 4 10
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Egypt took an early lead with goals from O. Marmoush and Rami Rabia, setting the tone for a strong first half.
  • ▸ Ivory Coast's own goal in the 40th minute further extended Egypt's lead, putting pressure on the Elephants.
  • ▸ Ivory Coast managed to score a goal in the 73rd minute, but could not find an equalizer despite late substitutions.