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2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)
Round of 16
Ivory Coast v Egypt
Stade Omnisport de Douala
Douala, Cameroon
Wednesday, 26 January 2022
Kick-off is at 16h00
Ivory Coast will face off with Egypt in the 2021
Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 match on January 26.
The Elephants advanced to the knockout phase after winning Group E ahead of Equatorial Guinea, who finished second.
Ivory Coast thrashed reigning African champions Algeria 3-1 in their last group game which was played in Douala on January 20.
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The win over Algeria extended the Elephants' unbeaten run to three matches in this competition having recorded two wins and one draw.
“Today, we must highlight the successful collective work of a great team from Ivory Coast," Ivorian midfielder Franck Kessie said after their win over Algeria.
"We won this match together, we fought together. We are also in the process of gaining momentum in this competition where we arrived unprepared.
"That's why the beginnings were difficult and it must get better and better."
Meanwhile, Egypt booked their spot in the knockout phase after finishing second in Group D behind a dominant Nigeria side.
The Pharaohs secured a narrow 1-0 win over Sudan in their last group match which was played in Yaounde on January 19.
Egypt are now undefeated in their last two matches in this competition having registered two successive wins over Guinea-Bissau and Sudan.
The last meeting between Ivory Coast and Egypt was on 14 January 2013.
Ivory Coast defeated Egypt 4-2 in an international friendly match which was played at the Al Nahyan Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.
Head-to-Head (Last five matches)
Matches - 5
Ivory Coast - 1
Egypt - 3
Draws - 1
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