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[Masplanc]

I didn't expect Egypt to beat Morocco today either! But Sallah did his job well! Without him, of course, Egypt would never have won...

The problem Morocco had  was using a particular tactics to play the game that was why Egyptìans were able to defeat them.  Egypt  quickly understood on how to handle the Morocco team and it worked for them. If not Morocco would have won the match.

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[D-law]

A goal from Mohammed Salah assisting a goal as well in the game.. great winnfor them this doesn't mean the Afcon is competitive.
In games like this, we get to see the best players showing there quality, and Liverpool superstar Mo Salah did what he does best today.
Massive win for them as they prepare for the next round, at the group stage I felt with Nigeria beating them they'll be out of the African Cup of Nations too soon.
Good to see them come this far. Big applause to the Magicians.

[BitcoinHunt3r]

I didn't expect Egypt to beat Morocco today either! But Sallah did his job well! Without him, of course, Egypt would never have won...
I somehow have no doubts about Senegal winning the next match! It was a miracle for Guinea to make it to the quarter-finals, that's the end of their exploits today... I don't believe they can stand up to players from English and French clubs!

Why you surprised? Egypt is indeed the favorite candidate go to the final their next challenge is bigger when they have to beat Cameroon
We know Cameroon is the most favorite, whoever wins the match between Egypt vs Cameroon is the most potential for the title I don't see any other suitable candidate for it Senegal doesn't either. BTW for today I agree Senegal won.

[Rruchi man]

Why you surprised? Egypt is indeed the favorite candidate go to the final their next challenge is bigger when they have to beat Cameroon
We know Cameroon is the most favorite, whoever wins the match between Egypt vs Cameroon is the most potential for the title.

Egypt to play Cameroon next? Goodbye Egypt! Cameroon is not Morocco, With hot Aboubakar and Ekambi in that Cameroonian side, with their very balanced play, i don't think Egypt will stand a chance, the Cameroonian side to me is like a higher version of the Nigerian team that Egypt could not win at the start of the competition, they will be lucky to even get a goal. I'm waiting to see the outcome of the Senegal vs Equitorial Guinea game, before i say that it will be a Cameroon vs Senegal final most likely.

[gabbie2010]

Why you surprised? Egypt is indeed the favorite candidate go to the final their next challenge is bigger when they have to beat Cameroon
We know Cameroon is the most favorite, whoever wins the match between Egypt vs Cameroon is the most potential for the title.

Egypt to play Cameroon next? Goodbye Egypt! Cameroon is not Morocco, With hot Aboubakar and Ekambi in that Cameroonian side, with their very balanced play, i don't think Egypt will stand a chance, the Cameroonian side to me is like a higher version of the Nigerian team that Egypt could not win at the start of the competition, they will be lucky to even get a goal. I'm waiting to see the outcome of the Senegal vs Equitorial Guinea game, before i say that it will be a Cameroon vs Senegal final most likely.

It's Egypt playing Cameroon while Burkina faso plays either Senegal or Equitorial-Guinea, personally I think Senegal will scale through to the semifinals and play Burkina faso, meanwhile Cameroon who for the first will play a formidable opponent so far they had been finding it easy playing minnows, of course semifinals will be different ball game both countries will try as much to win their match though cameroon might utilize home advantage, however a formidable opponent will really give them a run of their money

[BitcoinHunt3r]

Why you surprised? Egypt is indeed the favorite candidate go to the final their next challenge is bigger when they have to beat Cameroon
We know Cameroon is the most favorite, whoever wins the match between Egypt vs Cameroon is the most potential for the title.

Egypt to play Cameroon next? Goodbye Egypt! Cameroon is not Morocco, With hot Aboubakar and Ekambi in that Cameroonian side, with their very balanced play, i don't think Egypt will stand a chance, the Cameroonian side to me is like a higher version of the Nigerian team that Egypt could not win at the start of the competition, they will be lucky to even get a goal. I'm waiting to see the outcome of the Senegal vs Equitorial Guinea game, before i say that it will be a Cameroon vs Senegal final most likely.

Yes Egypt vs Cameroon next match, the schedule is out on February 3, I personally present  40%  for Egypt and 60% for Cameroon Egypt can still win with luck
Cameroon can win with ability I think none of us doubt Cameroon they have complete players on all sides especially when they play at home as I said only luck can save Egypt.
Aboubakar, Ekambi  and Salah will show each other who is the best.

[swogerino]

It looks like the winner will be decided from the Cameroon vs Egypt game.Anyone of them which will win the semi final most likely will end up being a Champion of the Africa Cup of Nations.As strong as Senegal might be I don't think it will be strong enough to win either against Cameroon or Egypt.By the way Equatorial Guinea just equalized right now at the 58 minute and things are complicated for Senegal now.

[BIT-BENDER]

Slowly the North African Giants Egypt are now in the semi finals after a shaky starts that got critics questioning sallah's patriotism to this national team, now I am starting to think they are a big threat to winning the African nation's cup, I think to be honest this is the most competitive African nation's cup in a long time, although I don't think the North African side are too good to win the nation's cup.

[Zanab247]

Egypt really performed well in the half time to demonstrated to fans that they are good to win today match by 2:0 for their favour. The game change in after first half that is making people to predict that the game will not end 2:0 but some of the Egypt players where almost get tired but they still made it to win the match to qualify for semi-final.
Egypt are preparing to meet Cameroon for their next match which will not be easy for them to win easily like the way they won other team in this tournament.

[Ratash]

A deserved win for egypt today despite been the underdog they really performed well and they managed to get back on the score after the early goal by morroco it was mo salah best game in this tournament but they will face a difficult opponent with a strong attack but they can tottaly get past them it will be an interesting game i think the winner will probably face senegal in the final.

[Alisha-k]

Senegal made me proud by thier awesome performances today  and it came all of a sudden because from the starting, the game was tough and rough but Senegal had a little chance to break through for a counter attack and they did it swiftly by sending the all down the net.
Ismailla sarr delivered correctly which made the score 1-0; I was thinking it will end there until I checked the live review again and saw 3-0, so astonishing

[Trojane]

It was a kinda tough game as you said and the players were looking fatigued already when there were no goals in the score sheet.
They played out a winning against equitorial guinea to the score of 1-0, scored by Diedhiou and assisted by sadio mane, the liverpool super star.
Equitorial guinea also tried to the best of thier efforts when they approched them so many times with a counter but they always had the ball into the hands of the Chelsea first keeper MENDY.
It was interesting all the way.

[KTChampions]

Egypt - Morocco

3.75 - 2.80 - 2.29

Easy bet on Egypt - they are underestimated due to their indistinct play in the group stage, but this does not mean that they are really weak and cannot win this match.

Senegal - Equatorial Guinea

1.54 - 3.45 - 8.40

Easy bet on Senegal - they are clear favorites, but we can bet with such favorable odds due to the fact that all matches of the tournament have a large admixture of randomness and bookmakers insure against this.

My analysis was correct. It's a pity that Egypt couldn't win in regular time, but nevertheless, if I see such a situation and such attractive odds again, I will gladly make the same bet. Now Egypt is turning into no less obvious favorite of the tournament than Cameroon and Senegal, at the moment I even find it difficult to say in what order they should be ranked.

[Trojane]

Egypt - Morocco

3.75 - 2.80 - 2.29

Easy bet on Egypt - they are underestimated due to their indistinct play in the group stage, but this does not mean that they are really weak and cannot win this match.

Senegal - Equatorial Guinea

1.54 - 3.45 - 8.40

Easy bet on Senegal - they are clear favorites, but we can bet with such favorable odds due to the fact that all matches of the tournament have a large admixture of randomness and bookmakers insure against this.

My analysis was correct. It's a pity that Egypt couldn't win in regular time, but nevertheless, if I see such a situation and such attractive odds again, I will gladly make the same bet. Now Egypt is turning into no less obvious favorite of the tournament than Cameroon and Senegal, at the moment I even find it difficult to say in what order they should be ranked.

It was obvious that Morocco wasn't gonna triumph over Egypt and for this reason, many people made diverse predictions and yours was one of it KT .Nobody had it staked or did anyone? did we just let the oddsgo like that? At least we would have staked a few bucks .
We'll, we still have fixtures for tomorrow, I wish them all the best..!
For Senegal, MENDY had tired with the saves he made from different ankles and still wasn't too pressured because the defense was good

[D-law]

Next fixture will be between the host for the African Cup of Nations Cameroon up against the magicians Egypt.
Burkina Faso will be up against the Senegalese side, good defensively at the very beginning of the tournament Sadio Mane made a video and made mention of how he'll play in the finals and win, so I'm down for them to win Burkina Faso.
Egypt will find it hard, the host are very determined to clinch this on home soil, I'm not too sure about them winning, it's still a fifty fifty chance, what are your favourite henceforth ?

[snipie]

Egypt gave everyone a big surprise against  Morocco,  the 2 goals they scored was during a hard time when nobody expected. Their defense was a bit okay during the first half game, I enjoyed the performance of Muhammad salah.

I didn't expect this result. I was waiting to see Morocco winning then when I saw them leading with 1 goal I said KO Egypt.. Surprise, they tied then won 2-1!
For Senegal, they won as expected at least or else it will be weird Cup for real!
Cameroon - Senegal in the final game?

[uneng]

Egypt gave everyone a big surprise against  Morocco,  the 2 goals they scored was during a hard time when nobody expected. Their defense was a bit okay during the first half game, I enjoyed the performance of Muhammad salah.

I didn't expect this result. I was waiting to see Morocco winning then when I saw them leading with 1 goal I said KO Egypt.. Surprise, they tied then won 2-1!
For Senegal, they won as expected at least or else it will be weird Cup for real!
Cameroon - Senegal in the final game?

I believe it's certain Senegal will be on the final game. And I was thinking the same about Cameroon, but now i see Egypt is also fighting bravely with all their strength and will for the title. It's not possible to underestimate a team which turned a game around and won like Egypt did today with Morocco. From an initial thought of a safe bet on Cameroon now I'm doubtful if I really should do it... It must be going to be a strategical game, and if Egypt uses it at their own favour playing using the mind smartly and not only relying on physical skills, there are serious chances they can win.

[Oshosondy]

Egypt gave everyone a big surprise against  Morocco,  the 2 goals they scored was during a hard time when nobody expected. Their defense was a bit okay during the first half game, I enjoyed the performance of Muhammad salah.

Morocco had their first goal in first half, Egypt had their first goal at 55th minutes, we all knew anything could happen at the beginning of the second half and in second half ad a whole. It was not a surprise for me, both clubs played good though.

I didn't expect Egypt to beat Morocco today either! But Sallah did his job well! Without him, of course, Egypt would never have won...
I somehow have no doubts about Senegal winning the next match! It was a miracle for Guinea to make it to the quarter-finals,

Senegal was not that playing good before than luck but now surprised everyone. Like you have said, it was a surprise to still see Guinea in the quarter final, we have the prediction that Senegal will win Guinea flawlessly. The semi final between Egypt and Cameroon is not predictable at all. I know most people will go for Senegal though, but Senegal has not faced tough teams yet.

[BitcoinHunt3r]

Egypt gave everyone a big surprise against  Morocco,  the 2 goals they scored was during a hard time when nobody expected. Their defense was a bit okay during the first half game, I enjoyed the performance of Muhammad salah.

I didn't expect this result. I was waiting to see Morocco winning then when I saw them leading with 1 goal I said KO Egypt.. Surprise, they tied then won 2-1!
For Senegal, they won as expected at least or else it will be weird Cup for real!
Cameroon - Senegal in the final game?

I believe it's certain Senegal will be on the final game. And I was thinking the same about Cameroon, but now i see Egypt is also fighting bravely with all their strength and will for the title. It's not possible to underestimate a team which turned a game around and won like Egypt did today with Morocco. From an initial thought of a safe bet on Cameroon now I'm doubtful if I really should do it... It must be going to be a strategical game, and if Egypt uses it at their own favour playing using the mind smartly and not only relying on physical skills, there are serious chances they can win.

It's normal if you doubt Cameroon after seeing how Egypt turned the situation around, but from one side I see weakness in Egypt while Cameroon doesn't
Cameroon is the most consistent of all the participants even i don't find a gap as is usually said here Egypt can win if a miracle is with them for example Cameroon plays with 10 players because of a red card or Egypt gets a penalty.

[Rruchi man]

I believe it's certain Senegal will be on the final game. And I was thinking the same about Cameroon, but now i see Egypt is also fighting bravely with all their strength and will for the title. It's not possible to underestimate a team which turned a game around and won like Egypt did today with Morocco. From an initial thought of a safe bet on Cameroon now I'm doubtful if I really should do it...

Senegal to play Burkina Faso next and nobody is paying attention to Burkina Faso, we are all predicting Cameroon to win Egypt and face senegal in the final, but we forget that Even Senegal will have to play hard to pass Burkina faso who seem like the underdog in that fixtures but have really fought hard to get to where they are in the competition and deserve not to just be written off like that. Burkina Faso may get to the finals, who knows?