Côte d’Ivoire U17 1–4 Egypt U17: Clinical Pharaohs Sweep Into CAF U17 AFCON Semi-Finals

Egypt U17 produced a ruthless attacking display to beat Côte d’Ivoire U17 4–1 in the quarter-finals of the CAF U17 Cup of Nations, booking their place in the last four and underlining their credentials as serious contenders for the continental title.

• Côte dIvoire U17 will play with . , on .
• Egypt U17 will play with . , on .

Côte dIvoire U17

Egypt U17

Substitutions:

Côte dIvoire U17

• S. Tuo (S. Kone, 61)
• A. Diakite (K. Drebo, 61)
• F. Bamba (S. Traore, 90)
• H. Coulibaly (M. Fofana, 90)

Egypt U17

• O. Fouda (O. Abdelrahim, 46)
• K. Mokhtar (Evouna, 65)
• H. Mohamed (Z. Saoudi, 65)
• Adham Hasib (A. Abou Elezz, 76)
• A. Safwat (M. Nour, 82)

Ball possession:

The Egyptians showed greater composure in both boxes, punishing defensive lapses from the Ivorians and managing the key moments of the tie with impressive maturity for a youth side. Côte d’Ivoire, roared on by a partisan crowd, briefly threatened a comeback but were ultimately outclassed by more efficient, better-organised opponents.

Passes:

### Egypt seize control and never look back

Defense:

From the outset, Egypt U17 looked the more assured side, moving the ball confidently through midfield and stretching the Ivorian back line with clever movement in wide areas. Côte d’Ivoire tried to impose a high tempo, but their play was too often rushed, allowing Egypt to dictate the rhythm and territory.

Face-to-face:

The opening goal set the tone: Egypt capitalised on hesitant defending to break the deadlock and silence the home support. Côte d’Ivoire responded with greater urgency and did eventually find a way back into the game to make it 1–1, but the equaliser did little to unsettle the visitors.

Fouls:

Yellow cards:

• A. Doumbia (Côte dIvoire U17) at 57 minute
• Adham Hasib (Egypt U17) at 62 minute

Penalties in a match:

• B. Cisse (Côte dIvoire U17) at 54 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• Côte dIvoire U17 –
• Egypt U17 – W

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Line-ups:

Next games:

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• Egypt U17 will play with . , on .