Pomp and colour as Africa Cup of Nations kicks off
Firework explodes in the sky as performers take part in the opening ceremony of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations ahead of the match between Egypt and Zimbabwe at Cairo International Stadium on June 21, 2019. PHOTO | JAVIER SORIANO |
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Ivory Coast singer Dobet Gnahore performs during the opening ceremony of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations ahead of the opening match between Egypt and Zimbabwe at Cairo International Stadium on June 21, 2019. PHOTO | JAVIER SORIANO |
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Egyptian singer Hakim (econd left) performs during the opening ceremony of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations ahead of the opening match between Egypt and Zimbabwe at Cairo International Stadium on June 21, 2019. PHOTO | JAVIER SORIANO |
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A dancer performs during the opening ceremony of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations ahead of the opening match between Egypt and Zimbabwe at Cairo International Stadium on June 21, 2019. PHOTO | JAVIER SORIANO |
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Egypt supporters cheer ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations opening match between Egypt and Zimbabwe at Cairo International Stadium on June 21, 2019. PHOTO | KHALED DESOUKI |
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Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (centre) delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations ahead of the opening match between Egypt and Zimbabwe at Cairo International Stadium on June 21, 2019. PHOTO | JAVIER SORIANO |
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Egypt supporters pose for a picture with Tut, the competitions official mascot, ahead of the opening match in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations between Egypt and Zimbabwe at Cairo International Stadium on June 21, 2019. PHOTO | KHALED DESOUKI |
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Egypt supporters wave flags ahead of their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations match against Zimbabwe at Cairo International Stadium on June 21, 2019. PHOTO | JAVIER SORIANO |
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Egypt supporters pose for photos ahead of their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations match against Zimbabwe at Cairo International Stadium on June 21, 2019. PHOTO | JAVIER SORIANO |