Egypt vs Cape Verde 2-2: CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023 – as it happened

That’s it from an action-packed Monday of matches.

Egypt live to fight another day and perhaps so too does Mohamed Salah if the Pharaohs can make it through one more round without him.

Ghana are heartbroken though, after two goals in stoppage time from Mozambique send the Black Stars home.

We’ll be back with more live coverage on Tuesday from the Asian Cup, which on Monday saw Qatar make it three from three to top their group.

For now though, from me Kevin Hand and the team, it’s goodbye.

Can Tuesday’s matches live up to the drama that Group A and B produced?

Senegal are through in Group C but Cameroon, in the third spot, have their work cut out with only one point so far.

Angola and Burkina Faso top Group D with four points but Algeria will be gunning to jump from third to top before the day is done.

Of course it’s him! ⭐️

Mohamed Kudus is the TotalEnergies Man of the Match for Mozambique vs. Ghana! 🇬🇭 #MOZGHA l #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 | @Football2Gether pic.twitter.com/Ahi1QlQBl7

— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 22, 2024

A huge impact by the sub, who ignited the Egyptians in the second half.

1️⃣ Goal
1️⃣ Assist

Mahmoud Trezeguet is the TotalEnergies Man of the Match for Cape Verde vs. Egypt! 🇪🇬

What a game he’s had! 🔥#CPVEGY | #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 | @Football2Gether pic.twitter.com/xG3IbboZrJ

— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 22, 2024

Mozambique have denied Ghana and elevated winless Egypt to the knock-out stage with two goals in stoppage time of a game that appeared settled.

An incredible finish.

Can Egypt believe their luck?

No tense wait for a third-place finish as three draws are enough to seal qualification.

Ghana go from second, and leading 2-0, to out in the space of stoppage time being signalled and the full-time whistle blowing.

Two points will not be enough for The Black Stars to claim one of the four best third-place finishes.

Ghana are denied by Mozambique.

⌚️ FULL-TIME!

An amazing Mozambique comeback as teams share points! 👏#MOZGHA | #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/8k8yMI6qET

— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 22, 2024

Unbelievable finish to the group.

Full-time: Cape Verde 2-2 Egypt

There’s an injury to the Egypt keeper and play has to be stopped as the physio comes.

He was injured in the goal.

Everyone is grabbing the calculator.

It’s still 2-2 between Mozambique and Ghana.

90+9 minutes: Cape Verde 2-2 Egypt

Cape Verde break Egyptian hearts.

Semedo to Texeira who slams home in the area.

90+8 minutes: Cape Verde 2-2 Egypt

It’s 2-2 in the other game – who is going out now?

Egypt inside the stadium are in dreamland.

The scenes in North Africa must be incredible.

There’s still time to be played though.

90+6 minutes: Cape Verde 1-2 Egypt

Egypt’s goal stands.

90+5 minutes: Cape Verde 1-2 Egypt

Egypt’s qualification hangs by a thread in stoppage time and at the mercy of VAR.

90+4 minutes: Cape Verde 1-2 Egypt

The referee is going to have a look.

Did Abdalla control the ball with his arm or chest?

It’s tight!

90+4 minutes: Cape Verde 1-2 Egypt

Abdalla latches onto a ball over the top and chips the keeper.

Shots of Salah straight away.

90+3 minutes: Cape Verde 1-2 Egypt

Egypt have done it!

90+3 minutes: Cape Verde 1-2 Egypt

Egypt go close as the ball flashes across the face but, despite all the bodies thrown forward, there is no one there to tap home.

90 minutes: Cape Verde 1-1 Egypt

All the attacking options are on for Egypt and they are trying everything to ensure their progress.

88 minutes: Cape Verde 1-1 Egypt

A left-footed drive from just outside the box is tipped over at the near post.

A fantastic save to deny the midfielder.

87 minutes: Cape Verde 1-1 Egypt

Ashour a provider again as he lays on to Trezeguet to square for Mohamed but his stab at goal goes wide.

84 minutes: Cape Verde 1-1 Egypt