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The long career of one of Egypt's footballing greats
Follow the minute-by-minute update of the crucial Egypt-South Africa game in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers
Abdelhak Benchikha has stood down as manager of Algeria following the crushing 4-0 defeat at the hands of arch rivals Morocco
Morocco thrash North African rivals Algeria 4-0 in Marrakech in Saturday’s African Cup of Nations qualifier
Ahead of Sunday’s 2012 African Cup of Nations qualifier between Egypt and South Africa, Ahram Online looks at key players from the two sides
Hassan Shehata has stepped down from the Egypt job on Monday, bringing the curtain down on the most successful era of Egyptian football  
Hassan Shehata steps down as manager of the Egyptian national team following his failure to take the side to the 2012 African Cup of Nations finals

Following a disappointing goalless draw Sunday against S Africa at home, Shehata prepares to resign, pending the results of an EFA emergency meeting

Egypt’s player ratings following the goalless draw with South Africa in the 2012 African Cup of Nations qualifiers on Sunday

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The post-match press conference was cancelled after Egypt coach Shehata failed to show up following the goalless draw with South Africa

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Egypt’s hope of reaching the African Cup of Nations is virtually over following a disappointing goalless draw at home to South Africa

Nigeria coach Samson Siasia praises his players for their determination against Ethiopia, admitting that his team was lucky

Cameroonian authorities say four people were killed in clashes between fans and troops after Cameroon drew 0-0 with Senegal in an African Cup of Nations qualifier that dented the team’s chances of reaching next year’s tournament

South Africa coach Mosimane praises his squad while offering words of support for the Egyptian national ahead of their two remaining qualification matches

Rafa Nadal sealed a record-equalling sixth French Open title with a 7-5 7-6 5-7 6-1 win over Roger Federer on Sunday to continue his dominance on clay over his great rival

There was a time when a Grand Slam final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal was a regular occurrence

Chinese media and citizens cheered Li Na's landmark French Open win on Saturday as a massive source of pride for the sports-crazy nation and a huge boost to the game's fast-growing popularity here

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