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Friday, February 10, 2006

PHARAOHS CONQUER AFRICA



Egypt won the African Cup of Nations for a record fifth time by beating Ivory Coast 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw in the final in Cairo.
Goalkeeeper Essam Al Hadary was the hero for the hosts, saving two penalty kicks, while Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba and Bakary Kone missed theirs.
The match ended 0-0 after 120 minutes, with Drogba missing the Ivorians' best chance in regulation time.
Mohammed Aboutrika scored the winning penalty for the North Africans.