The Pharaohs assured themselves of a place in the last four after beating the Atlas Lions in the ‘North African Derby’

After Egypt registered a 2-1 extra-time win over Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, GOAL rates how their players performed in Yaounde.

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  Mohamed Abou Gabal – 7/10

  The 33-year-old Zamalek goalkeeper came in to replace Al Ahly’s Mohammed El Shenawy and he did not disappoint as he made three great saves to deny Sofiane Boufal from close range.

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  Omar Kamal – 7/10

  The 28-year-old was in good form especially in the first half when Morocco controlled the game, he twice cleared the ball off the line to keep Egypt in the game, and despite being booked for a clumsy challenge, he was a reliable defender.

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  Mohamed Abdelmonem – 7/10

  In the absence of Zamalek’s Mahmoud Hamdi El Wensh, the 22-year-old produced another good display, putting his body on the line to block goal-bound efforts.

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  Ahmed Hegazi – 6/10

  The 31-year-old, who features for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad combined well with his back four to keep Morocco attackers at bay but he was replaced by Trezeguet.

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