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Nora Häuptle with Desiree Ellis in Pretoria

Zambia focused on securing maximum points against Egypt in WAFCON

Zambia women’s national team coach Nora Häuptle believes they have worked hard at their tactical flexibility in order to start the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a win against Egypt.

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FIFA's Pierluigi Collina rejects bias claims after Argentina-Egypt controversy

FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has strongly defended the officiating in Argentina's dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.

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Hossam Hassan rewarded with new Egypt contract after historic World Cup campaign

Hossam Hassan has been rewarded for guiding Egypt to their best-ever FIFA World Cup run after the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) confirmed it will renew his contract as national team head coach.

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FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi admits 'huge' relief of equaliser after missed penalty

Lionel Messi overcame the disappointment of an early missed penalty to inspire Argentina's remarkable 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in their World Cup round-of-16 clash on Tuesday.

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Egypt boss accuses FIFA World Cup match officials of favouring Argentina, Lionel Messi

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan blamed match officials for favouring Argentina after his side's 3-2 World Cup last-16 defeat, insisting they denied the Pharaohs a place in the quarter-finals.

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Argentina launch astonishing fightback to break Egypt hearts at World Cup

Argentina launched an astonishing fightback from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in a pulsating contest to book their spot in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta.

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