Egypt reach semis with fightback against Morocco

Mohamed Salah scored one goal and set up the other as Egypt beat Morocco in extra time in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. Sofiane Boufal gave Morocco an early lead with a penalty after Ayman Ashraf caught Achraf Hakimi, a decision given by the video assistant referee.

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Morocco top Group C with thrilling draw against Gabon

Morocco drew 2-2 with Gabon in Yaounde in one of the games of the Africa Cup of Nations so far as both sides progressed from Group C. The Atlas Lions fell behind in the first half as Gabon’s Jim Allevinah slid past the onrushing keeper. Morocco’s equaliser from the penalty spot by Sofiane Boufal after 74 minutes sparked a thrilling finale.

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