Omar Marmoush ended his Africa Cup of Nations scoring drought on Thursday by finding the net against Ivory Coast.
The Egypt forward struck during his side’s AFCON group-stage meeting with the hosts, finally getting off the mark in the tournament after going without a goal in his earlier appearances.
Marmoush’s goal came as Egypt pushed for a result in a demanding test, with Ivory Coast looking to control the match in front of their home crowd.
The winger’s finish was a clear reward for his activity in the final third, and it marked his first goal of this AFCON campaign, ending a run that had drawn attention since the start of the competition.
Egypt relied on Marmoush’s movement and direct runs throughout the contest, while Ivory Coast continued to threaten with their pace and presence around the box.
The goal also provided a timely boost for Egypt as the group picture remained tight, with every point and goal proving important as the tournament moved deeper into its decisive stage.
