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AFCON 2021: Egypt dismiss Cote d'Ivoire in eighth title quest

By Bakah Derick  The Pharaohs of Egypt have beaten the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire to keep hopes of winning another Africa Cup of Nations title. The sides separated on a viegin tie at the Japoma sports complex in Douala before heading for shootouts.  Starting line-up for Egypt ( Photo credit: Cameroon Tribune)  After Eric Bailly's penalty was saved, Egypt's captain Mohamed Salah scored the winning shot to take his side through to the quarter finals on a 5-4 win.  Starting line-up for Cote d'Ivoire ( Photo credit: Cameroon Tribune )  The North Africans will face block members Morocco on Sunday in Yaounde in one of four fixtures for the round of eight.   The Egyptians received huge support from Cameroonian fans in Douala who said they were paying back Cote d'Ivoire for supporting Comoros and accusing Cameroon of fraud.  Two time winners Cote d'Ivoire will have to wait for 2023 when they host to continue search for a third

AFCON 2021 Countdown D-day -8: Discover the ten previous Champions to race for another Crown in Cameroon

By Bakah Derick  From January 9 2022, not fewer than nine previous champions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will join 15 non champions in a contest to increase country profile in the biennial football tournament. For the second time, 24 teams will battle for the continental crown after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) raised the number of participating teams from 16 to 24. This is a quick look at the team's expected in Cameroon  Egypt   With 25 participations since 1957, Egypt is the most tittled country in the upcoming tournament. Host in 2019, the Pharaohs hold seven titles won in 1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008, 2010. Egypt comes to Cameroon with the hope of writing their wrongs from the 2017 and 2019 editions. Carlos Queiroz will be counting on the country's super star Mohamed Salah and a host of top rated players to.increase the title tally. Currently ranked 45 on the FIFA for December 2021, Egypt remains the first Africa country to play the