LUANDA - Egypt’s record third successive African Nations Cup triumph underlined how much of a blow missing out on the 2010 World Cup finals is to the country.
LUANDA - Egypt’s record third successive African Nations Cup triumph underlined how much of a blow missing out on the 2010 World Cup finals is to the country.
The 2010 Africa Cup of Nations delivered the good, bad and ugly before Egypt overcame Ghana in a dour final to secure a record third consecutive title.
With the glaring exception of Ghana none of the five World Cup-bound teams competing at the Africa Cup of Nations left Angola with their reputations enhanced.
Victory at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations had a significance for coach Hassan Shehata and his Egyptian ‘Pharaohs’ far beyond a record third consecutive title.
OITA - Japan coach Takeshi Okada has brought Mitsuo Ogasawara back from the international wilderness to strengthen his midfield against Venezuela in Tuesday’s pre-World Cup friendly.
Champions Manchester United delivered a devastating statement of Premier League title intent by beating rivals Arsenal 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium.
Adriano scored a hat trick to lead Flamengo over rival Fluminense in a wild 5-3 win in the Rio de Janeiro state championship tournament match.
Substitute Mohamed Nagui scored five minutes from time to hand Egypt an unprecedented third successive African Nations Cup title after a 1-0 victory over Ghana.
LUANDA - Egypt striker Mohamed Zidan hailed his generation of Pharaohs as the best after they clinched a record third consecutive African Nations Cup on Sunday.
LUANDA - Egypt won their seventh Africa Cup of Nations here Sunday and unleashed yet another star on the continent’s football horizon in the guise of Mohamed ‘Gedo’ Nagy.