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Sporting Witness: Egypt’s Africa Cup of Nations hat-trick

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Egypt’s African Cup of Nations hat-trick

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Egypt’s Africa Cup of Nations hat-trick

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In 2010, Egypt completed an unprecedented treble in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Egypt beat Ghana 1-0 in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations to complete an unprecedented treble, having won in 2006 and 2008.

In January 2010, Egypt beat Ghana 1-0 in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations to complete an unprecedented treble, having won in 2006 and 2008. 

It was also the seventh time they won the cup, a feat unmatched by any of their rivals in the African Confederation. 

Justice Baidoo speaks to Egyptian fullback Ahmed Fathy and Ghanaian defender Samuel Inkoom.  This is a Made in Manchester production for BBC World Service.

(Photo: Egypt celebrates beating Ghana 1-0 in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations at Universitaria Stadium on January 31st 2010 in Luanda, Angola. Credit: Liewig Christian/Corbis via Getty Images)

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