But a slip in defence late in the second half allowed Mohammed Shawky to equalise as the home side desperately appealed for offside.

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Ms Shawky acknowledges that people will think it weird that they are still living together, but she says they had no other option.

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Egypt assistant coach Shawky Garib paid tribute to Ghana's performance, after the Black Stars overcame a slew of injuries to come close to claiming their first title in 28 years.

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