Egypt did not want to face Ghana in AFCON final, FA board member reveals

Egyptian Football Association board member Hazem El-Hawary has revealed that Hector Cuper prefers facing Cameroon over Ghana on Sunday. The Pharaohs are scheduled to take on the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in the Gabonese city of Libreville. The Indomitable Lions overcame the Black Stars of Ghana 2-0 in the semi-final clash, while Egypt beat Burkina 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw. "Nations final is better than facing Ghana. The technical staff also preferred to face Cameroon over Ghana," El-Hawary told Filgoal. "We were hoping to face Cameroon like Egypt coach Hector... Read Full Story