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- Story byBBCSat, January 10, 2026 at 8:56 PM UTC·1 min readRecord seven-time champions Egypt beat holders Ivory Coast in thrilling quarter-final tie at Afcon 2025Omar Marmoush slots in to put North Africans in front early onRamy Rabia doubles the lead with a header from Mohamed Salah's cornerIvorians pull one back before break as Ahmed Fatouh turns free-kick into his own netSalah restores two-goal advantage after tucking away Emam Ashour's ball acrossGuela Doue smartly backheels for Elephants to make it 3-2 in 73rd minuteEgypt will face 2021 champions Senegal in the semi-finals on Wednesday Egypt hold off Ivory Coast in thriller to make Afcon 2025 semis - reaction.