Meanwhile, the original edition of the World Cup is expected to arrive in Egypt on a promotional tour next month.

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They were the only African country to take part in the maiden edition of Amputee Football World Cup in Brazil in 2005.

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Any coach will also have to virtually rebuild the team from scratch after the 1992 World Cup champions' humiliating exit from the 2007 edition in the Caribbean.

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Morocco has bid three previous times for the World Cup while South Africa, a long-time favourite to get the 2006 edition, was beaten by Germany by one vote after a sole executive committee member decided to abstain.

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The midfielder missed the 2006 World Cup through suspension and says he wants to give himself every chance of playing at the 2010 edition.

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