Egypt survive dramatic finale to reach Afcon last-16

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Afcon Egypt survive dramatic finale to reach Afcon last-16
Isaiah Eneojo Follow on Twitter January 23, 2024
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Egypt made it through to the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations after drawing 2-2 with Cape Verde following a dramatic finale to Group B in Abidjan.

Egypt had looked set to finish third behind the Blue Sharks and Ghana before stoppage-time goals in both games.

Pharaohs forward Mostafa Mohamed netted what looked to be a 93rd-minute winner.

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However, Cape Verde levelled six minutes later and the Pharaohs secured second spot as Ghana threw away a 2-0 lead in added time against Mozambique.

Egypt were again without striker Mohamed Salah, who could sit out the remainder of the tournament after his agent, Ramy Abbas, revealed on Monday that the Liverpool striker faces three or four weeks on the sidelines with his muscle injury.
That would take him very close to, or beyond, the Feb. 11 Cup of Nations final.

Rui Vitoria’s side will face the second-placed finisher in Group F in the last 16 on Sunday

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