1 key pass, 4 dribbles completed: United star’s AFCON dream in tatters as side fall at quarter-final stage

Manchester United’s Amad was knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations as Ivory Coast suffered a 3-2 defeat to Egypt at the quarter-final stage. Noussair Mazraoui only star left With Cameroon’s defeat to Morocco, it means Noussair Mazraoui is the only United player left in the African competition. Amad has been a star of the competition so far, scoring three goals and providing an assist in four matches for his side. Nonetheless, last night was not his night. Loss versus Egypt The Egyptians raced into a two-goal lead, but the Ivorians struck back just before half-time. Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah restored their two-goal cushion in the second half before Amad helped his side close the gap once more. The United winger’s dangerous corner was knocked down at the back post and turned in by Guela Doue. Unfortunately, he and his teammates were unable to complete the recovery and will bow out at the quarter-final stage. He played 90 minutes of the game and only managed two shots on goal in a much less influential performance. His two efforts were blocked by the Egyptian defence. Amad also had one key pass and completed four dribble attempts as he was a threat out wide. His crossing was not at its most accurate, though, as he could only complete two out of seven attempts. As always, the Ivorian worked relentlessly for his side and won six ground duels in the match. He did lose his only aerial duel, though. Amad will now return to Manchester and will most likely be available for the visit of Manchester City, which will be a big benefit for the squad alongside Mbeumo. Amad’s stats vs Egypt StatisticValue Goals0 Assists0 Total shots2 Shots on target0 Shots blocked2 Touches76 Unsuccessful touches3 Dribbles (successful)7 (4) Was fouled1 Possession lost22 Key passes1 Crosses (accurate)7 (2) Accurate passes35/40 (88%) Passes in opposition half (accurate)22/27 (81%) Passes in own half (accurate)13/13 (100%) Long balls (accurate)1/2 (50%) Defensive contributions1 Tackles (won)1 (0) Interceptions0 Clearances0 Blocked shots0 Recoveries6 Ground duels (won)13 (6) Aerial duels (won)1 (0) Dribbled past0 Featured image Justin Setterfield via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Alex Browne Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Alex has a Master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast and La Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Having lived in the country since 2011, Alex is The Peoples Person’s Spanish football expert and is fluent in both Spanish and Catalan. He dreams of witnessing a United captain triumphantly hoisting the Premier League and Champions League trophy in the air once more.