Egypt are out to put their 2019 heartbreak behind them and win the Africa Cup of Nations - with Ivory Coast next up on the Pharaohs’ agenda.
A defeat in the last-16 three years ago ended their hopes of lifting an eighth title on home soil and Carlos Quieroz’s side have a tough task to qualify for the quarter-finals this time around.
After defeat to Nigeria in the groups, Egypt claimed back-to-back 1-0 wins to qualify second and land a difficult draw against the Ivorians.
A late hiccup against Sierra Leone was the only blotch on the Elephants’ record in Group E and a convincing 3-1 victory against Algeria last time out secured their place atop the group - knocking out the holders in the process.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Ivory Coast vs Egypt is scheduled for a 4pm GMT kick-off on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.
Japoma Stadium in Douala will host the match.
Where to watch Ivory Coast vs Egypt
TV channel: The match will be televised on Sky Sports Premier League, Main Event and Football.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers will be able to watch the match online via the Sky Go app.
Live blog: You can follow all the latest updates with Standard Sport’s live blog.
Ivory Coast vs Egypt team news
Ivory Coast are set to head to Douala with a fully-fit squad to pick from.
Akram Tawfik and Ahmed Fatouh both miss out for Egypt following injuries accrued in their tournament opener.
Ivory Coast vs Egypt prediction
Two teams with lofty ambitions, it is perhaps the Ivorians who come into the game on the better form. However, Egypt have shown some stout defensive prowess so far. This one may go all the way...
A 1-1 draw.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
The two teams have not met since a 4-2 win for the Ivorians in a 2013 friendly.
Ivory Coast wins: 7
Draws: 3
Egypt wins: 11
