But the events of just Fifa Coins over

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But the events of just  Fifa Coins over 70 days ago in Khartoum - when they lost their 2010 World Cup play-off 1-0 to Algeria - will be banished from memory if Egypt achieve the unlikely hat-trick of successive titles on the final day of the tournament in Angola.

Planning with precision Behind his steely faade, Shehata possesses a jocular personality, according to star striker Mohamed Zidan. There is also a confidence and strength of will that allows him to steer an Egyptian ship despite all of the distractions that surround a team whose every move is closely watched by a fanatical population of almost 80 million.