Cabo Verde Knocks Out Egypt to Reach Quarterfinals of Africa Cup of Nations

Cabo Verde pulled off a major upset on Tuesday, knocking out seven-time champion Egypt from the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 victory in the round of 16.

The Blue Sharks took the lead in the 25th minute through Dylan Tavares and doubled their advantage in the 57th minute with a goal from Júlio Tavares. Egypt pulled one back in the 69th minute through Mohamed Salah, but it was not enough to prevent Cabo Verde from advancing to the quarterfinals.

The victory is a major achievement for Cabo Verde, who are making their third appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations. It is also the first time that they have reached the quarterfinals of the tournament.

Egypt, on the other hand, will be disappointed to have been knocked out at this stage. The Pharaohs were one of the favorites to win the tournament, but they were unable to live up to expectations.

The match was played in front of a sell-out crowd at the Stade d'Olembe in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The atmosphere was electric, and the fans were treated to a thrilling match.

Cabo Verde will now face Senegal in the quarterfinals. Senegal is the top-ranked team in Africa, and they will be a tough opponent for the Blue Sharks. However, Cabo Verde will be confident after their victory over Egypt, and they will be hoping to cause another upset.

The Africa Cup of Nations is the most prestigious football tournament in Africa. It is held every two years, and it brings together the best teams from across the continent.

The tournament is a major event on the African football calendar, and it is always fiercely contested. This year's tournament is being held in Cameroon, and it has been a memorable one so far.

There have been several upsets already, and there is sure to be more to come. The quarterfinals are set to be played on Sunday, and the semifinals will be played on Wednesday. The final will be played on Sunday, February 6.