"In what is a heavyweight AFCON showdown on Saturday night, reigning champions Ivory Coast will meet Egypt in Agadir. Egypt Starting with Egypt, while the Pharaohs might have gone about things the hard way earlier in the week as they eventually clinched a 3-1 victory against Benin, Hossam Hassan's men have largely impressed over in Morocco over the past fortnight. Getting their AFCON adventure underway with a 2-1 win against Zimbabwe on December 22nd, the Reds wrapped up top spot in Group B."
"Egypt Team News Suffering a reported muscle injury during Egypt's 3-1 victory against Benin on Monday, Egypt are sweating over the fitness of former Aston Villa star Trezequet here. Making a full return earlier in the week, one-time Sporting Lisbon youngster Rami Rabia will start at the heart of Hassan's defence. Once again finding the net on Monday and now finding the net in all of his previous three consecutive AFCON appearances, Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah will spearhead Egypt's charge. Despite extended speculation over his future with Manchester City this month, Omar Marmoush will partner Salah in the final third."
Egypt travel to Agadir to face reigning champions Ivory Coast in a heavyweight AFCON showdown. Egypt opened their campaign with a 2-1 win over Zimbabwe and secured top spot in Group B after a 3-1 victory against Benin. Hossam Hassan's side have shown strong form since an Arab Cup exit and previously beat Ivory Coast on penalties in January 2022. Mohamed Salah has scored in three consecutive AFCON appearances and will lead Egypt's attack. Trezequet is doubtful with a reported muscle injury while Rami Rabia returns to start in central defence. Ivory Coast progressed with a 3-0 win over Burkina Faso and aim to retain the title.
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