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Zamalek fans wave a flag outside the stadium before the match. Reuters
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Zamalek fans in the stadium at Cairo International Stadium during the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final against Morocco's RS Berkane on May 19, 2024 in Cairo, Egypt. Getty
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A sea of white as Zamalek supporters cheer on their team. Getty
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Zamalek are one of Egypt's and Africa's best-supported clubs. Getty
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Zamalek fans in the stadium at Cairo International Stadium. Getty
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The noise inside the Cairo International Stadium was unlike anything The National's Andy Mitten had ever witnessed at a live game. Reuters
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A 1-0 win over Berkane saw Zamalek crowned CAF Confederation Cup winners on away goals after the match finished 2-2 on aggregate. Reuters
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General view of Zamalek fans in the stands. Reuters
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Zamalek fans wave a flag outside the stadium before the match. Reuters
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Zamalek fans in the stadium at Cairo International Stadium during the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final against Morocco's RS Berkane on May 19, 2024 in Cairo, Egypt. Getty
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A sea of white as Zamalek supporters cheer on their team. Getty
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Zamalek are one of Egypt's and Africa's best-supported clubs. Getty
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Zamalek fans in the stadium at Cairo International Stadium. Getty
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The noise inside the Cairo International Stadium was unlike anything The National's Andy Mitten had ever witnessed at a live game. Reuters
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A 1-0 win over Berkane saw Zamalek crowned CAF Confederation Cup winners on away goals after the match finished 2-2 on aggregate. Reuters
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General view of Zamalek fans in the stands. Reuters
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Zamalek fans wave a flag outside the stadium before the match. Reuters