Egypt revive World Cup hopes by defeating Rwanda

Egypt´s Mohamed Zidan (back) eyes the ball as he stands behind Rwanda´s Aimable Rucogoza during their African zone 2010 World Cup group C qualifying football match in Cairo. Egypt revived hopes of appearing at the World Cup for the first time in 20 years with a 3-0 triumph over Rwanda. JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - Egypt revived hopes of appearing at the World Cup for the first time in 20 years with a 3-0 triumph over Rwanda in Cairo Sunday. It was a must-win game for the 'Pharaohs' and midfielders Mohamed Aboutrika (twice) and Hosny Abd Rabou scored in the second half for a team that troubled Brazil and beat world champions Italy last month at the Confederations Cup. Victory lifted reigning African champions Egypt from last place on the Group C table to second, level on four points with Zambia and three adrift of Algeria at the... [read full story]                    

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