Egypt – Ivory Coast: a royal quarter-final in Agadir 
Stade Adrar hosts one of the tournament’s most anticipated clashes on Saturday. Egypt, seven-time African champions, face Ivory Coast, the reigning champions, in a match where history, pressure and talent meet at every turn.
Egypt: advancing without convincing, but advancing all the same 
The Pharaohs had to dig deep to get past Benin in the last 16. Long in front, they were pegged back late before settling it in extra time. The score flatters them. The performance doesn’t. Still, Egypt keep piling up results: 14 matches unbeaten against African sides, 12 wins in that run. Hossam Hassan knows his team must lift the volume. The individual talent is there, the experience too, but the collective still lacks control. Getting through on Saturday would be a massive step towards an eighth continental crown — a record no one else has touched.
Ivory Coast: the champions stride on with authority 
The Elephants sent a clear message in the last 16: 3-0 against Burkina Faso, their biggest win of the tournament.
Amad Diallo and Yan Diomandé wrapped it up before the break; Bazoumana Touré finished it off late.
Ivory Coast confirm impressive consistency: 10 qualifications in 11 AFCONs, 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches.
A confident attack, a solid unit.
Emerse Faé has a squad that knows its own strength, able to turn the screw at any moment. Against Egypt, the Ivorians arrive with clearer momentum and a status as clear favourites.
Probable lineups
Egypt :
El Shenawy ; Fatouh, Rabia, Ibrahim, Hany ; Adel, Fathy, Attia ; Ashour, Marmoush, Salah
Ivory Coast :
Y. Fofana ; Doue, Kossounou, Ndicka, Konan ; Kessié , Sangaré, S. Fofana ; Diallo, Guessand, Diomandé
Key takeaways
- Egypt are 14 matches unbeaten against African sides.
- Ivory Coast have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
- The Elephants recorded a commanding 3-0 over Burkina Faso in the last 16.
- Both teams arrive confident, but the Ivorian momentum looks stronger.
- Mohamed Salah remains the X-factor for Egypt.
Football Prediction Egypt vs Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast to qualify
Egypt have the history, the experience and Salah. Ivory Coast have the momentum, the power and growing confidence. In such a tight match, the champions’ momentum could make the difference.
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