Egypt v Ivory Coast: Line-ups, stats and preview for AFCON quarter-final
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Match Preview for Egypt v Ivory Coast
Egypt has not displayed their best form at AFCON 2025, with star forward Mohamed Salah acknowledging that their current performance does not place them among the frontrunners for the title.
Following uninspiring back-to-back victories over Zimbabwe and South Africa, they secured advancement to the knockout rounds. This was succeeded by a goalless stalemate against Angola, where coach Hossam Hassan opted to rest several key players, including Salah. They looked poised to eliminate Benin in the round of 16, but a late equalizer pushed the match into extra-time, where they eventually triumphed 3-1.
Salah concedes that their reputation has likely diminished during their journey in Morocco.
The Liverpool forward stated to CAF Online: “I don’t think we are favourites. We have young players, most of them playing back home in Egypt. We are just fighting for our country, then we see where we can go. Everyone here just wants to give their best.”
Hassan’s choice to rotate players for the Angola match was pivotal against Benin, Salah noted: “Physically, we were a little better in extra time and that gave us the advantage. There is no easy game in Africa anymore because the levels are very close. I told the boys that we haven’t seen teams losing by four or five goals, and that says a lot.”
Ivory Coast look to be stronger contenders, led by captain Franck Kessie and bolstered by the outstanding talent of Amad Diallo.
With Diallo, Christ Inao Oulaï, and Bazoumana Touré, Ivory Coast is witnessing a fresh generation of talent, which excites Kessie about the future.
He remarked: “We have Amad, Bazoumana, Inao Christ… Like all Ivorians, I am an admirer of these young people. I am a fan. When we see what they produce and what they do with the ball, you can only be a fan. They are very good players.
“With these young people, Ivory Coast can sleep peacefully in the next five or 10 years.”
Team News for Egypt v Ivory Coast
Egypt’s victory over Benin came at a price, as midfielder Trezeguet sustained an ankle injury that is expected to keep him out of the quarter-final encounter, while defender Mohamed Hamdi has ruptured an ACL and will be absent for several months.
Christ Inao Oulai is suspended for Ivory Coast.
Predicted line-ups for Egypt v Ivory Coast
Egypt: El Shenawy; Fatouh, Rabia, Ibrahim, Hany; Adel, Fathy, Attia; Ashour, Marmoush, Salah
Ivory Coast: Y. Fofana; Doue, Kossounou, Ndicka, Konan; Kessie, Sangare, S. Fofana; Diallo, Guessand, Diomande
How to watch Egypt v Ivory Coast: TV and online streams
Kick-off on Saturday is scheduled for 7pm UK time. In the UK, live coverage of AFCON 2025 can be found on Channel 4’s 4seven, All 4, and their YouTube channel. In the USA, the tournament is broadcast by beIN Sports.
Online live streaming is accessible on a wide array of devices via Channel 4’s website and app, as well as through the beIN Sports app.
Stats for Egypt v Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast has reached the knockout stages in 10 out of their last 11 Africa Cup of Nations appearances.
Egypt remains unbeaten against other African teams over the last 14 matches, securing 12 victories.
Prediction for Egypt v Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast seems to have the players in form. If Salah performs at his best and delivers a standout display, Egypt could prove challenging to overcome, yet we predict the Ivorians will secure a narrow win with Diallo playing a significant role.
Prediction: Egypt 1-2 Ivory Coast
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Published: 2026-01-09 12:01:00
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