Mohamed Salahβs Egypt saw off defending champion Ivory Coast 3-2 in an Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal Saturday, while Victor Osimhen led Nigeria past Algeria 2-0 to set up a semifinal showdown with host Morocco.
In Agadir, a thrilling last-eight tie saw Omar Marmoush and Ramy Rabia net in the first half for the Pharaohs before an own goal by Ahmed Aboul-Fetouh brought the Ivorians back into it.
Salah then got Egypt's third early in the second half and they held on after Guela Doue again reduced the deficit. Egypt will face Senegal in the semis Wednesday in Tangiers.
"I want to thank the players immensely.
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