Egypt have matched Ivory Coast’s long-standing record at the Africa Cup of Nations, after reaching their 27th AFCON quarter-final appearance in the tournament’s history.
The Pharaohs secured their place in the last eight at the ongoing edition, keeping their run of deep tournament finishes alive and drawing level with Ivory Coast at the top of the all-time list for quarter-final qualifications.
The achievement underlines Egypt’s continued presence among the competition’s biggest names, with the seven-time champions once again navigating their way into the knockout stages.
The report also highlighted a strange trend at this Africa Cup of Nations, with an unusual pattern emerging in the results during the tournament, adding to the surprises seen across the group stage and beyond.
