Egypt beat Ivory Coast on penalties (5-4) after a goalless draw at the end of the extra time to book their place for AFCON 2021 last 8.
The tie between the Elephants and the Pharaohs is the longest of this Africa Cup of nations’ last 16 matches so far.
Hoth teams failed to separate themselves with Badra Ali Sangare and Mohamed El Shenawy making insane saves all along the game.
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Unfortunately, the Al Ahly shot stopper picked up an injury two minutes prior to the full-time and was forced off.
He was replaced by Zamalek goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal who became later the hero as he stopped Eric Bailly’s shoot to secure a 5-4 win for Egypt.
The Pharaohs will take on Achraf Hakimi’s Morocco next Saturday at Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium (16:00 GMT).
