AFCON 2026: Egypt vs Benin face-off to take place tonight

TANGIER: Football fans are in for an exciting encounter tonight as Egypt take on Benin in the Round of 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The match comes as part of the build-up to FIFA’s global football tournament scheduled for July this year.

Led by Mohamed Salah, Egypt will be looking to control the tempo and maintain their strong form in this crucial knockout clash. Benin, meanwhile, will be eager to cause an upset and make history on the big stage.

This will be the fifth meeting between the two sides, with Benin still searching for their first win against the Pharaohs. Egypt have won three of their previous four encounters, while one match ended in a draw. The Pharaohs have scored in every meeting so far, and the Cheetahs have managed to find the net in three of those games.

With a place in the quarterfinals at stake, both teams are expected to give everything in what promises to be a tense and competitive showdown.