Egypt and Nigeria Triumph in Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 Matches. City, Country — 2026-01-06 In a dramatic turn of events, Mohamed Salah’s last-minute goal secured Egypt’s 3-1 victory over Benin, propelling them into the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
In another thrilling match, Nigeria defeated Mozambique 4-0, marking a significant win for the Super Eagles.
The match between Egypt and Benin was a tightly contested affair, ending in a 1-1 draw after normal time. Egypt’s Marwan Attia scored the opening goal in the 69th minute, but Benin’s Jodel Dossou equalized in the 83rd minute.
The match went into extra time, where Yasser Ibrahim’s looping header and Salah’s decisive strike sealed Egypt’s win.
Egypt’s coach, Hossam Hassan, emphasized the difficulty of the match, stating, “Before the game, I said there are no easy teams, and Benin were a tough opponent. ” In Nigeria’s match against Mozambique, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman starred, with Osimhen scoring twice and Lookman adding a brace.
The Super Eagles’next quarterfinal opponent will be either Algeria or Congo, who are set to play in Rabat on Tuesday.
The victories for both teams are significant, especially for Nigeria, which had not defeated Egypt in 20 years.
The matches were watched by football enthusiasts across Africa, who celebrated the successes of their teams.
According to local reports, Egypt will face Burkina Faso or Ivory Coast in the quarterfinals, while Nigeria will take on Algeria or Congo.
Mali and Senegal are set to play the first quarterfinal on Friday, followed by host Morocco facing Cameroon. Further details regarding the teams’performances and fan reactions are expected to emerge in the coming days.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 4*
