"Egypt booked its place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-2 victory over Ivory Coast in Agadir on Saturday night. The Elephants of Ivory Coast had the lion’s share of possession and created the most chances, however it was the more experienced Pharaohs of Egypt that secured the victory, with goals from superstar Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush and Ramy Rabia, Footage shows fans streaming towards the stadium, as well as players from both sides walking through the press zone. "Our coach Hossam analysed their strong and weak points. We managed to focus on that and, by God's grace, secured the victory," explained Egyptian player Ahmed Fatouh. Meanwhile, Ivory Coast’s influential midfield general Franck Kessie was magnanimous in defeat against what is a strong Egyptian side. "I was very disappointed. We were hoping for the opposite. Things didn't go as we had planned. But that's football, and it's God's will and decree. We are a very young team. So, this serves as a learning opportunity for my personal growth and building expertise. That is the main takeaway for the future," he said. Egypt advances to face Senegal in a semi-finals on Wednesday at the Ibn Battouta Stadium in Tangier, Morocco. "