Cape Verde and Egypt Clinch Round of 16 Spots with Thrilling Draw

In a gripping encounter at the Stade Felix-Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan, Cape Verde and Egypt secured their places in the Round of 16 of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire with a dramatic 2-2 draw.

A late equalizer by Bryan Teixeira in stoppage time turned the tide, salvaging what seemed to be a hard-earned victory for the Pharaohs. The Blue Sharks had initially taken the lead in the 45th minute, putting them in a position for a historic full haul of points in Group B.

However, Mahmoud Trezeguet leveled the score five minutes into the second half, displaying composure in the box with a tidy finish. Mostafa Mohamed then showcased his form by skillfully chesting down a challenging ball and lobbing it over the oncoming keeper, sending Egyptian supporters into a frenzy.

With victory seemingly sealed for the former champions, Bryan Teixeira capitalized on a defensive error, firing the ball into the net to salvage a point for the Blue Sharks. The result secured Cape Verde’s top spot in Group B, followed by Egypt, as both teams earned a place in the next round.

Post-match reactions:

Bubista – Cape Verde Coach

“We are no longer going to move in disguise. The objective is clear. We are aiming for the last four of this competition. We are showing the world that we will have to count Cape Verde in this AFCON as one of the best-performing teams. No matter who our opponent is, we are not afraid of anyone, and we will do everything to achieve this goal.”

Rui Vitoria – Egypt Coach

“We just saw a great game tonight. From the actions on both sides, the spectators got their money’s worth. We have qualified, and that is a good thing. Now we will have to concentrate on erasing our shortcomings and work hard in preparation for the next round.”

Cape Verde and Egypt Clinch Round of 16 Spots with Thrilling 2-2 Draw

In a gripping encounter at the Stade Felix-Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan, Cape Verde and Egypt secured their places in the Round of 16 of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire with a dramatic 2-2 draw.

A late equalizer by Bryan Teixeira in stoppage time turned the tide, salvaging what seemed to be a hard-earned victory for the Pharaohs. The Blue Sharks had initially taken the lead in the 45th minute, putting them in a position for a historic full haul of points in Group B.

However, Mahmoud Trezeguet leveled the score five minutes into the second half, displaying composure in the box with a tidy finish. Mostafa Mohamed then showcased his form by skillfully chesting down a challenging ball and lobbing it over the oncoming keeper, sending Egyptian supporters into a frenzy.

With victory seemingly sealed for the former champions, Bryan Teixeira capitalized on a defensive error, firing the ball into the net to salvage a point for the Blue Sharks. The result secured Cape Verde’s top spot in Group B, followed by Egypt, as both teams earned a place in the next round.

Post-match reactions

Bubista – Cape Verde Coach

“We are no longer going to move in disguise. The objective is clear. We are aiming for the last four of this competition. We are showing the world that we will have to count Cape Verde in this AFCON as one of the best-performing teams. No matter who our opponent is, we are not afraid of anyone, and we will do everything to achieve this goal.”

Rui Vitoria – Egypt Coach

“We just saw a great game tonight. From the actions on both sides, the spectators got their money’s worth. We have qualified, and that is a good thing. Now we will have to concentrate on erasing our shortcomings and work hard in preparation for the next round.”

Reported By Agencies