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Egypt, host of the Africa Cup of Nations, was eliminated after a sudden defeat against South Africans.
Thembinkosi Lorch, the Orlando Pirates striker, sentenced Mohamed Salah and his team to a disappointing exit in Cairo.
South Africa, winner in 1996, has only its second quarter-final since 2002 and will face Nigeria on Wednesday.
Egypt struggled to create opportunities, its two best openings in the game being both lost by Trezeguet, while Salah, Liverpool, was largely kept silent.
South Africa was the most dangerous team in the first half, and Percy Tau was denied an opening in the 22nd minute when his free kick was tipped on the crossbar by Mohamed El-Shenawy.
The Bafana Bafana also came closer 20 minutes from the Thulani Hlatshwayo center back, but they should not be denied.
South Africa quickly broke through and Lebo Mothiba picked the last defenseman before allowing Lorch to confidently sweep El-Shenawy.
Egypt could not get an answer as it failed to reach the semi-finals of a home tournament for the first time.
Alex from Arsenal Iwobi what turned out to be Nigeria's vital objective against its Cameroonian (AFP/ Getty Images)
On Saturday, the Cameroonian, the title holder, lost a 2-1 lead at halftime over his loss to Nigeria.
Stephane Bahoken and Clinton Njie hit for the indomitable Lions of Clarence Seedorf in Alexandria after Odion Ighalo quickly gave the Super Eagles the advantage.
However, a second attempt by Ighalo and Alex Iwobi sealed Nigeria's victory in a five-goal thriller.
Additional report by the press badociation.
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