Goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal was the star for Egypt as the the Pharaohs defeated hosts Cameroon 3-1 in a penalty shootout to reach the Africa Cup of Nations final on Thursday.
Cameroon converted only one of their four spot-kicks, with Gabal blocking two from Harold Moukoudi and James Lea-Siliki before Clinton Njie missed his attempt. Egypt converted all three of their kicks, with star Mohamed Salah not needed in the end.
Egypt will be aiming for a record-extending eighth Afcon title when they face Senegal in Sunday's final at the Olembe Stadium.
The game ended 0-0 after 120 minutes with the biggest flashpoint coming toward the end of regulation when Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz was sent off. He will now be banned from the touchline for Sunday’s final.
It was the first game back at the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde since eight fans died after a crush outside Cameroon’s last-16 game against Comoros last Monday.
"We are very proud of our achievement today but there is one more step to go," said Egypt assistant coach Diaa al-Sayed.
Cameroon, meanwhile, saw their hopes of Afcon glory on home soil ended in heartbreak. They now fight for third place against Burkina Faso.
"We are sad, and so are 27 million Cameroonians, but that's football," said coach Toni Conceicao.
Player ratings from the match can be seen in the picture gallery above.
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Director: Goran Hugo Olsson
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Tank warfare
Lt Gen Erik Petersen, deputy chief of programs, US Army, has argued it took a “three decade holiday” on modernising tanks.
“There clearly remains a significant armoured heavy ground manoeuvre threat in this world and maintaining a world class armoured force is absolutely vital,” the general said in London last week.
“We are developing next generation capabilities to compete with and deter adversaries to prevent opportunism or miscalculation, and, if necessary, defeat any foe decisively.”
Sheer grandeur
The Owo building is 14 storeys high, seven of which are below ground, with the 30,000 square feet of amenities located subterranean, including a 16-seat private cinema, seven lounges, a gym, games room, treatment suites and bicycle storage.
A clear distinction between the residences and the Raffles hotel with the amenities operated separately.
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ESSENTIALS
The flights
Fly Etihad or Emirates from the UAE to Moscow from 2,763 return per person return including taxes.
Where to stay
Trips on the Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian cost from US$16,995 (Dh62,414) per person, based on two sharing.
Married Malala
Malala Yousafzai is enjoying married life, her father said.
The 24-year-old married Pakistan cricket executive Asser Malik last year in a small ceremony in the UK.
Ziauddin Yousafzai told The National his daughter was ‘very happy’ with her husband.
