CAN 2025: Benin frustrates Egypt at halftime

Africa 05 January 2026 at 11:59

Joshua SOSSOU

News Editor

05.01.26 AET AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

Egypt

3

:

Benin

1

45 minutes already played between Benin and Egypt in this Round of 16 clash at CAN 2025. Both sides are still searching for a breakthrough.

Favourites on paper, Egypt found themselves outplayed by the Cheetahs of Benin in this first half of their Round of 16 encounter. Benin, under Gernot Rohr, were the more dominant side, carving out a few chances. However, the Beninese struggled to finish, leaving the scoreline at 0-0.

Salah and Marmoush failed to shine, while Tosin was forced off with an injury for the Cheetahs. Who will advance to the quarter-finals? The answer comes in 45 minutes.

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