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Egypt book Azzurri date Sunday 10 February, 2008

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Egypt have won the African Cup of Nations by beating Cameroon in the Final and will face Italy in next summer’s Confederations Cup.

Mohamed Aboutrika scored the only goal of the game after 77 minutes, pouncing on a Rigobert Song defensive error to turn in Mohamed Zidan’s assist.

Egypt become the first team to retain the trophy twice and celebrate a record sixth edition of the tournament.

As winners of the African Cup of Nations, Egypt will travel to South Africa for the Confederations Cup next summer.

Italy take part as reigning holders of the World Cup, along with CONCACAF Gold Cup winners USA, Asian Cup winners Iraq and Copa America victors Brazil.

South Africa are the host nation, while there are places left over for the winner of the OFC Nations Cup in Oceania and the eventual winners of the Euro 2008 trophy for a total of eight teams.

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