AFCON: Egypt win shootout to reach Nations Cup final

Seven-time African Champions Egypt have reached the final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations after beating Burkina Faso 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw on Wednesday.

Mohamed Salah opened the scoring twenty minutes into the second half for Egypt when he curled a shot into the top left corner; and seven minutes later, the Burkinabe became the first side to score against Egypt in the ongoing tournament when Aristide Bance volleyed in.

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Burkina Faso took an immediate advantage in the shootout, as goalkeeper Herve Koffi saved Abdallah El Said’s spot-kick. But the 20-year old couldn’t convert his own kick when he stepped up to take his side’s fourth penalty as El Hadary – who is the oldest Nations Cup player in history – also saved Bertrand Traore’s effort to send Burkina Faso home.

Wednesday’s victory means Egypt have now won their last six semi-final appearances, and have equaled Ghana’s record of playing in eight finals.

The other semi-final match will be played on Thursday between Ghana and Cameroon, and the winner of the tie would play Egypt in the final showdown of the championship on Sunday.

 

 

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