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EGYPTIANS ARE AFRICAN CHAMPIONS February 11, 2006

Apunyu Bonny

(SomaliNet) Egypt turned the new champions of African football after beating Cote d'Ivoire 4-2 on post-match spot kicks yesterday Friday in a final tie.

This followed a goalless stalemate between the two teams after 120 minutes. Chelsea's Star striker Didier Drogba had his penalty saved

Egypt hosted this years' Afican cup Championship where sixteen African nations participated categorised in four groups with four nations.