Egypt have qualified for the Quarterfinals of the AFCON 2025 after winning the Egypt vs Benin Round of 16 match by 3–1 in extra time on Monday (January 5).
Key Match Stats of Egypt vs Benin (AFCON 2025: Round of 16)
Match Result: Egypt 3 – 1 Benin
Possession: Egypt 55% – 45% Benin
Passing Accuracy (Passing Accuracy In Opponents’ Half): Egypt 83% (73%) – 76% (60%) Benin
Shots (On Target): Egypt 12 (7) – 8 (3) Benin
Yellow Cards: Egypt 4 – 4 Benin
The Match Data: Egypt vs Benin CAF Official Site
Important Facts of Egypt vs Benin (AFCON 2025: Round of 16)
- In the 69th minute, Marwan Attia provided the lead for Egypt with an incredible shot from just outside the box that hit the top of the left corner.
- In the 83rd minute, Jodel Dossou equalised for Benin from a very close range after the opponent goalkeeper, Mohamed El Shenawy, just cleared a ball just before the goal line.
(Extra Time)
- In the 97th minute, Yasser Ibrahim provided the lead for Egypt with his perfect header from the centre of the box. The goal came after a corner, while Marwan Attia assisted with a strong delivery from outside the box.
- In the fourth minute of the final stoppage time, Mohamed Salah sealed the victory for Egypt as he comfortably beat the opposition goalkeeper, who was the only challenge for Salah, with his impressive shot from outside the box.
The Match Status: Egypt vs Benin (AFCON 2025: Round of 16)
- Egypt had more control in the game, which can be reflected in possessions, passing accuracy (including in opponents’ half), shots on target, etc.
- Benin failed to manage enough shots on target to challenge Egypt, managing only three shots from inside the box.
What does the Egypt vs Benin (AFCON 2025: Round of 16) match mean?
- With this win, Egypt have advanced to the Quarterfinals, where they will face the winners of the last Round of 16, Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso, on January 10.