Egypt secured a dramatic 3&ndash;1 victory over Benin in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16, booking their place in the quarter-finals after an intense showdown in Agadir that was decided in the final moments. The Pharaohs dominated large spells of the match but struggled to break down a resilient Benin side in the opening half. Their persistence finally paid off in the 69th minute when Marwan Attia opened the scoring, giving Egypt a deserved lead and igniting celebrations among the travelling fans. However, the match took a sudden turn late in normal time. Benin&rsquo;s Jodel Dossou stunned Egypt with an equalizer in the 83rd minute, forcing the game into extra time and shifting the momentum in favor of the West African side. Egypt responded with composure and experience in extra time. Defender Yasser Ibrahim restored the lead in the first half of added time, rising to the occasion with a crucial second goal that put the Pharaohs back in control. As Benin pushed forward in search of another equalizer, spaces opened up at the back. Those spaces were ruthlessly exploited in the final minute, when Mohamed Salah delivered the decisive moment. The Egyptian captain sealed the 3&ndash;1 win with a last-gasp goal, confirming Egypt&rsquo;s progression to the quarter-finals in emphatic fashion. The victory once again underlined Egypt&rsquo;s status as the most successful nation in Africa Cup of Nations history. The Pharaohs have lifted the trophy a record seven times and have appeared in the tournament 26 times since its inception in 1957. Egypt also remain the only team to win the AFCON title in three consecutive editions, between 2006 and 2010. Their historic triumphs came in 1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008, and 2010, cementing their legacy as one of African football&rsquo;s most dominant forces as they continue their quest for continental glory at AFCON 2025.
Photo Credit:&nbsp;Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations&rsquo; official page &nbsp; &nbsp;

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