Egypt got the job done and qualified to the quarter finals on top of the group. However, the performance against Zambia wasn't stellar as the Pharaohs lacked creativity and sharpness in front of goal and allowed Zambia to score a late equalizer in the 87th minute. Egypt's only goal came through Amr Zaki who volleyed the ball home after a cross from Moawad from the left wing in the 15th minute.

Zaki scored his first goal in the tournament

The Pharaohs succeeded to qualify from their group and advance to quarter finals to face either Tunisia or Angola. Egypt almost ended the match in 1-0 win but a late goal by Katongo meant otherwise and the game ended in a 1-1 draw.

Egypt was the better side throughout the game and controlled the rhythm of play. However, the performance was sub par and many players looked out of shape especially Ahmed Hassan, Emad Moteb and Shawky.

For the first time, Zidan was benched and Ahmed Hassan was introduced as a starter. In addition to this, Shady Mohamed made his ACN debut as he played instead of the suspended Fathallah.

According to Shehata, Hassan's introduction to midfield was meant to help the Pharaohs control the midfield area more but the outcome wasn't good as Hassan lost possession in more than occasion and his passes weren't accurate enough.

On the other side, Zambia looked dangerous a few times but Hani Said and Wael Gomaa were solid at the back an kept the Zambian danger at bay.

In the 15th minute and from the first organized Egyptian attack, Zaki scored from a fine volley to give Egypt the lead. The goal came after a good run from Ahmed Fathi who advanced with the ball and cut into the middle from the right flank before passing the ball to Moawad who crossed it directly to find Zaki who met the ball with a fine volley with his left to give Egypt the lead.

The Pharaohs had the chance to extend their lead in more than occasion but lack of concentration in front of goal didn't allow Egypt to secure the lead.

In the 2nd half, Zaki and Hassan came off and were replaced by Abo Treka and Zidan while Ibrahim Said came on at the expense of Moteb.

The changes didn't help Egypt much as the exit of Zaki meant that Egypt have no target man and the physical presence was non existent in the final third. On the other hand, Abo Treka and Zidan's impact was minor.