The round of 16 in the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast concluded with remarkable performances, notably from Angolan forward Mapulolo, a standout name from the Egyptian League.
Mapulolo guided the Angolan national team to the quarterfinals by securing a victory over Namibia.
The teams advancing to the quarterfinals include Cape Verde, Mali, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Guinea, Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Africa.
Here’s a rundown of the contributions made by Egyptian League professionals in the Round of 16:
Mapulolo:
The striker from Al-Ittihad Alexandria scored a goal in Angola’s 3-0 victory over Namibia.
Angola is set to face Nigeria in the quarterfinals.
Percy Tau:
Al-Ahly’s player, Percy Tau, started in the match against Morocco but did not score or assist.
The South African national team, with Tau, will face Cape Verde in the quarterfinals.
Aliou Dieng:
Aliou Dieng, a player from Al-Ahly, was on the substitute bench in the game where his national team, Mali, won 2-1 against Burkina Faso.
Mali will now meet Ivory Coast in the quarterfinals.
Mohamed El Shiby:
El Shiby sat on the bench for Morocco in their match against South Africa and did not participate during the game.
Platé Touré:
Touré, a player from Pyramids FC, played as a starter in Burkina Faso’s 2-1 loss to Mali in the Round of 16.
He neither scored nor assisted in the game.
Fiston Mayele:
Mayele, another Pyramids FC player, was on the substitute bench in Egypt’s match against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which Egypt won in a penalty shootout.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo will now face Guinea in the quarterfinals.
The stellar performances of these Egyptian League professionals have added a unique flavor to the ongoing African Cup of Nations, showcasing the talent and diversity within the league on the continental stage.
