The current Africa Cup of Nations tournament is set to witness an eagerly anticipated match between Egypt and Senegal after both teams secured their spots in the competition’s knockout stage during the previous group stage matches.
Scheduled for the Round of 16, Egypt is slated to face the Democratic Republic of the Congo following the Pharaohs’ qualification as runners-up in Group B, trailing behind Cape Verde, which topped the group with 7 points from two victories and a single draw against Egypt.
In the event that both Egypt and Senegal progress through the Round of 16 and the quarterfinals, an anticipated face-off between the two teams is on the horizon in the competition’s official semifinal stage.
This presents an opportunity for the Pharaohs to seek redemption for defeats in World Cup qualifiers and the Africa Cup of Nations in recent years.
Emam Ashour, a player for the Egyptian national team, is confirmed to be absent from the upcoming match against the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the Round of 16 due to an injury sustained during the team’s training session ahead of the Congo match scheduled for the upcoming Sunday evening.
