Egypt in the CAN semi-finals: what do the numbers say?

Egypt's record in the CAN semi-finals

Egypt in the CAN semi-finals: what do the numbers say?

Egypt will face Senegal on Wednesday, January 14, in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025).

The "Pharaohs" reached this stage of the competition after a thrilling victory over the defending champions, Ivory Coast (3-2). Meanwhile, the "Lions" secured their spot by edging out Mali with a narrow win.

Egypt is aiming for an eighth continental crown after previous triumphs in 1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008, and 2010.

Historically, the Egyptian national team has featured in 13 CAN semi-finals, boasting a record of 9 wins and 4 defeats.

Below is Egypt's track record in Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals:

10 February 1957: Sudan 1 - 2 Egypt

18 January 1962: Egypt 2 - 1 Uganda

17 March 1986: Egypt 1 – 0 Morocco

25 February 1998: Burkina Faso 0 – 2 Egypt

7 February 2006: Egypt 2 – 1 Senegal

7 February 2008: Ivory Coast 1–4 Egypt

28 January 2010: Algeria 0-4 Egypt

1 February 2017: Burkina Faso 1 - 1 a.e.t. (3-4) Egypt

2 February 2022: Cameroon 0 - 0 a.e.t. (1-3) Egypt

14 February 1970: Egypt 1 - 2 a.e.t. Sudan

9 March 1974: Egypt 2 - 3 Zaire

19 March 1980: Algeria 2 - 2 a.e.t. (4-2) Egypt

14 March 1984: Egypt 2 – 2 a.e.t. (7-8) Nigeria