In the knockout stage of the 1957 African Cup of Nations , there were two semi-finals scheduled, but South Africa were disqualified due to apartheid, meaning that Ethiopia were awarded a bye to the final. The match was held in Khartoum on 10 February.
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| 10 February – Khartoum | ||||||
 Sudan | 1 | |||||
| 16 February – Khartoum | ||||||
 Egypt | 2 | |||||
| Egypt | 4 | |||||
| 10 February – Khartoum | ||||||
 Ethiopia | 0 | |||||
| Ethiopia | w/o | |||||
 South Africa | ||||||
1 The second semi-final was scratched and Ethiopia were advanced to the final after South Africa were disqualified due to apartheid.
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