Africa Egypt Edge Benin in Extra Time, Book AFCON Quarter-Final Spot with Salah Goal

The Digest:

Egypt has advanced to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 3-1 extra-time victory over Benin, sealed by a late goal from captain Mohamed Salah in a tense Round of 16 clash.

Key Points:

• Egypt defeated Benin 3-1 after extra time to reach the AFCON quarter-finals.
• Mohamed Salah scored the clinching goal in the final minute of extra time.
• Marwan Ateya gave Egypt the lead in the 69th minute before Benin equalized.
• Benin's Jodel Dossou capitalized on a goalkeeping error to force extra time.
• Defender Yasser Ibrahim headed Egypt back in front in the 97th minute.
• This marks Egypt's first AFCON quarter-final appearance since 2010.
• The Pharaohs will face the winner of the Nigeria vs Mozambique match.

The victory was a testament to resilience, as Egypt navigated the storm of a stubborn challenge to emerge into the tournament's latter stages, where only the most determined survive.

Sources: CAF, Daily Trust