AGADIR, Morocco (Jan. 5, 2026) (Interstat) — Egypt defeated Benin 3-1 in an Africa Cup of Nations group stage match Monday at Grand Stade d’Agadir. The host nation took control after a scoreless first half, with midfielder Marawan Attia breaking the deadlock in the 69th minute. Benin substitute Jodel Dossou equalized in the 83rd, but Egypt defender Yasser Ibrahim headed home the winner in the 97th. Forward Mohamed Salah sealed the victory with a left-footed strike in the fourth minute of stoppage time. The result improved Egypt’s tournament record to one win and no losses, while Benin fell to two losses. The match featured eight yellow cards. Egypt’s performance exceeded a pregame statistical projection that favored the team.