Egypt, the favorite to win, was eliminated in the round of 16.

Egypt was eliminated after losing 7-8 in the match after drawing 1-1 with the Democratic Republic of Congo in the round of 16 of the 2023 African Cup of Nations held in San Pedro, Ivory Coast, on the 29th.

Egypt conceded the first goal in the 37th minute of the first half, but Mustafa Mohammed scored a tying penalty kick in the extra time of the first half. Against the score of 1-1, the two teams failed to win in overtime and entered the penalty shootout.

As many as 18 kickers were put in, and the match was barely decided. Egypt's ninth kicker Mohammed Abu Ghazi missed. The Democratic Republic of Congo won when goalkeeper Empasi, who played as the last kicker, scored a goal.

Egypt, the seven-time champion, was the strongest candidate again this year. However, it failed to fill the void left by world-class striker Mohamed Salah. Salah returned to England for treatment after suffering a back injury in the second match against Ghana.

Egypt drew a scenario in which Salah would return to the semifinals if the team advances to the semifinals of the tournament. However, that is no longer necessary. Liverpool fans, who wanted Egypt to be eliminated even before Salah's injury, fulfilled their wish.

Egypt only advanced to the round of 16 as the second-ranked team in its group, with draws in Mozambique (2-2), Ghana (2-2), and Cabo Verde (2-2). Salah scored in the first leg but remained silent afterwards. 스포츠토토사이트

In the Nations Cup, where Egypt was eliminated, Nigeria and Angola will clash in the quarterfinals. Senegal and host Ivory Coast will try to win the title.