Egypt coach Hector Cuper said is optimistic he can end his own finals jinx as Egypt bid to win a record-extending eighth African Nations Cup title. The Pharaohs defeated Burkina Faso 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in a hard-fought semi-final clash in Liberville to reach the final on Wednesday. Cuper is known for always failing at the last hurdle, having lost in three continental finals at the club level. He helped modest Spanish side Real Mallorca reach the final of the UEFA Cup of
Until February 7, 2008, Cameroon was almost my second team in football tournaments. I had some form of attachment to them; a bit like first love, it is always dear. At the 1990 World Cup, Cameroon ushered me into international football with outstanding performances against Argentina, Romania, Columbia and even England whom they lost to in the quarterfinal. Of course, it was the African connection and their style of play; flair mixed with grit and endeavor that appealed to me and even formed a
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