Egyptians erupted in celebration after the Egyptian national team secured a dramatic 3&ndash;2 victory over the Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-finals, booking their place in the semi-finals.
Goals, Heroics, and the Road Ahead
Egypt faced a tough challenge against the defending champions, with goals coming from Omar Marmoush, Rami Rabia, and Mohamed Salah. Ivory Coast scored through an own goal by Ahmed Fattouh and Gu&eacute;la Dou&eacute;. Egypt is now set to face Senegal in the semi-finals on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Mohamed Salah Shines on the Big Stage
Captain Mohamed Salah was named TotalEnergies Man of the Match, delivering another standout performance and leading his team when it mattered most.
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Global Football Giants Join the Celebration
Celebrations quickly spread beyond the pitch, with major football institutions joining in. The Premier League shared a congratulatory video praising Salah and Marmoush, while Liverpool posted a celebratory photo of Salah. Manchester City also shared a photo of Marmoush, captioned, &ldquo;A goal and a place in the semis.&rdquo;
Dressing-Room Scenes Go Viral
The official CAF TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations page shared a video of the Egyptian squad dancing and celebrating in the dressing room, captioned, &ldquo;No sleep tonight. The Pharaohs are SEMI-FINALISTS.&rdquo;
Egyptians Turn Predictions into Punchlines
Known for their sharp sense of humor, Egyptians also turned their attention to &ldquo;Nimbus,&rdquo; the viral cat that had predicted an Ivory Coast victory. After Egypt&rsquo;s win, social media users joked that no one can predict the future except God, with celebrities and fans sharing playful reactions.
The Rise and Fall of a Viral Oracle
&ldquo;Nimbus&rdquo; previously sparked widespread debate and humor across social media after a video of the cat&rsquo;s prediction reached 4 million views. Despite the lighthearted nature of the forecast, it generated strong engagement among Egyptian and African fans. Following Egypt&rsquo;s victory, many social media users remarked that the future cannot truly be predicted, emphasizing that only God knows what lies ahead and that it is ultimately the players&rsquo; fighting spirit on the pitch, not forecasts, that decides matches.
The victory once again underlined Egypt&rsquo;s status as the most successful nation in Africa Cup of Nations history. The Pharaohs have lifted the trophy a record seven times and have appeared in the tournament 26 times since its inception in 1957. Egypt also remains the only team to win the AFCON title in three consecutive editions, between 2006 and 2010.
Their historic triumphs came in 1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008, and 2010, cementing their legacy as one of African football&rsquo;s most dominant forces as they continue their quest for continental glory at AFCON 2025.
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Photo Credit: TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations&rsquo; official page
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