Egypt Secures Revenge Over Ethiopia in AFCON Qualifiers
In a crucial showdown for African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification, Egypt exacted revenge on Ethiopia with a hard-fought 1-0 victory. The showdown took place at the Air Defense Stadium in Cairo during the sixth and final round of AFCON qualifiers, setting the stage for Côte d’Ivoire.
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Mostafa Fathy’s Decisive Strike
The lone goal of the match was netted by Egypt’s Mostafa Fathy in the 37th minute. This victory allowed Egypt to make amends for its earlier loss to Ethiopia in the second round of qualifiers, where they fell 0-2.
Pharaohs Clinch Top Spot
With this win, Egypt soared to the top of Group Four with 15 points, securing their place in the upcoming AFCON tournament. Meanwhile, Ethiopia’s tally remained at 4 points, leaving them in the last position in the group.
Egypt’s Performance Analysis
Despite the victory, the Egyptian team’s performance fell short of expectations, characterized by a lackluster display. However, Mostafa Fathi of Pyramids emerged as a standout player, posing a continuous threat to Ethiopia’s goal with his distinctive touches.
Match Highlights
The Pharaohs’ initial attempts were thwarted, including a fast cross sent by Mohamed Hamdy, which the Ethiopian defense successfully cleared. Mohamed Abdel Moneim came close to scoring with a header, but Ethiopian goalkeeper Habatomo made a brilliant block.