Islamabad (Web Desk) – Mohamed Salah moved a step closer to lifting his first Africa Cup of Nations trophy after leading Egypt to a dramatic 3-2 quarter-final victory over defending champions Ivory Coast on Saturday. Captaining the side, Salah played a decisive role in an intense contest that kept fans on edge until the final whistle.
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Egypt took control early as Omar Marmoush and Ramy Rabia found the net, giving their side a strong advantage. However, an own goal by Ahmed Aboul-Fetouh before half-time allowed Ivory Coast back into the match. Shortly after the restart, Salah restored Egypt’s two-goal cushion with a composed finish. Ivory Coast mounted a late comeback attempt through Guela Doue, but Egypt held firm to secure their place in the semi-finals.
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