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2017 AFRICA CUP - GROUP D - DAY 04 - MALI VS EGYPT 0:0

Africa Cup 2017
Group D
Day 04
8th match

Mali vs Egypt 0:0

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Essam El-Hadary


Egypt goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary becomes the oldest player at an Africa Cup of Nations tournament and keeps a clean sheet against Mali.

El-Hadary turned 44 on Sunday and came on in the first half after an injury to Ahmed El-Shenawy, who collided with the post following Moussa Marega's cross.

Arsenal's Mohamed Elneny wasted two first-half chances for Egypt, striking over and hitting an effort wide.

Osmane Coulibaly headed over from close range for Mali late on.

The results leaves Egypt second in Group D behind Ghana, who beat Uganda 1:0.

 

 

17 Jan 2017
(afrofootball.com_bl)

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