Salah jaded? No way says Egypt’s coach
Host nation brimming with confidence ahead of Afcon open against Zimbabwe
20 June 2019 - 15:18
Cairo — Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) hosts Egypt are confident of defeating Zimbabwe on Friday in the opening match of a tournament expanded to 24 teams and staged in mid-year for the first time.
Egypt lie 51 places higher on the world rankings ahead of the Group A clash, top the title betting at 5/1 with Zimbabwe 150/1, and have won three of the four previous Cup of Nations they hosted...
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