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Egypt

A week of exploring Cairo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.


Introduction

Still fuelled by the desire to keep travelling to different cultures through football, Africa Cup of Nations - Egypt 2019 seemed a great chance to explore... 

What does Africa’s passion for the game look and feel like? 

How does a big football tournament work in one of its biggest hubs, Cairo? 

In one of the oldest cities on the planet; home to over 20 million people, ancient wonders and the longest river in the world - where does football fit in?


Highlights


Blog

Adopted Nigeria fans (complete with jerseys) in a hectic semi-final, Salah-spotting in the markets and a (literally) riotous build up for the final... 

Read the full story of the Egyptian adventure below, told through a series of articles and photos...