The Egyptian national team is preparing to face Benin in the round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, January 5th, at 6:00 PM Cairo time, at the Adrar Stadium in Agadir, Morocco.
Benin finished third in Group D, behind Senegal and DR Congo respectively, after securing three points from their victory over Botswana in the second round.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is being held in Morocco, with 24 teams participating, and will conclude on January 18th.
Egypt’s national football team, led by coach Hossam Hassan, has officially qualified for the Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Egypt topped Group B with seven points, having won two matches and drawn one.
The Egyptian team began their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe, followed by a 1-0 win against South Africa, and finally a goalless draw against Angola in the last group stage match.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
