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How tragedy turned to talent and triumph for Egypt’s national team
These are heady times for the Egyptian national team. They have qualified for their first…
Mohamed Aboutrika: the greatest African to never star in Europe
Illustration by Federico Manasse It’s a curiosity that while Egyptians Mohamed Salah, Mohamed Elneny, Mido,…
Mohamed Aboutrika: national icon, activist and one of Africa’s greatest players
The invasion came just seconds after the final whistle, floods of dark jackets spilling onto…
How Egypt’s Pharaohs arose from the abyss
When Egypt beat Tanzania 2-0 in June to qualify for the 2017 African Cup of…
The chaotic world of Al Ahly and their Ahlawy ultras
Al Ahly fans are used to success. In 2000, they received the highest honour from the…