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Captain Ahmed Hassen lifts the African Cup of Nations. (Photo: ZumaPress) Are we so used to Egypt’s African dominance that we can’t see history? More likely, we don’t care. Regardless, Egypt’s 1-0 victory Sunday over Ghana made the nation the first to win three consecutive Cup of Nations titles. An 85th minute [...] Algeria’s turn from turmoil to semifinals ended in a different type of turmoil on Thursday. The World Cup qualifiers who entered the tournament amidst speculation that coach Rabah Sadaane was on the verge of being dismissed finished today’s match with Egypt with eight men, losing 4-0. Two-time defending champions Egypt goes into Sunday’s final against [...] The two-time defending Cup of Nations champion Egypt stayed perfect on the tournament, scoring two goals in extra time to eliminate Cameroon, 3-1. The match’s star was again Ahmed Hassan. The Egypt midfielder and captain scored twice, bookending a 92nd minute game-winner from Mohamed Gaddo, this third goal of the tournament. Both of Hassan’s goals were [...] The Pharaohs continue making their case as favorites for a three-peat at the Cup of Nations, getting two first half goals against Benin, closing Group C with a perfact nine points after their 2-0 win Wednesday. Both goals were remarkable, with Egypt going up in the eighth minute through Ahmed El Modamady. The Egypt right back chipped [...]
Two-time defending champions Egypt became the first team to win a group with their 2-0 victory over Mozambique. (Photo: Zumapress) Egypt clinched a spot in the African Cup of Nations quarterfinals, winning Group C thanks to Dario Khan’s second own goal of the tournament, leading Egypt a 2-0 victory over Mozambique. Two minutes into the [...] Captain Ahmed Hassan was man-of-the-match in Egypt's 3-1 win over Nigeria (Photo: ANTHONY STANLEY/ATP) Veteran captain Ahmed Hassan lead Egypt to a 3-1 victory over Nigeria, opening Group C play at the African Cup of Nations with a win that announced the Pharaoh’s ability to defy critics and defend their crown. The two time defending [...] |
 
 
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