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Egypt see off Cote d'Ivoire on penalties to set up last eight clash with Morocco

Mohamed Salah celebrates with goalkeeper Gabaski after scoring Egypt's winning goal in the penalty shoot-out with Cote D'Ivoire at the Africa Cup of Nations. © Pierre René-Worms

Egypt advanced to the last eight of the Cup of Nations on Wednesday after beating Cote d’Ivoire in a penalty shoot-out.

The Egyptians entered the tie at the Stade Japoma in Douala as underdogs following lacklustre victories over Guinea Bissau and Sudan in the group stages.

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