Mohamed Ezzat, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Jewels of The Nile: The Birth of The Africa Cup of Nations

Did you know that the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations will be the 32nd edition of the tournament? Do you know how and when it all started? If the answer is no, then you are in the right place. So let’s dive back into history and have look at how the idea of a continental tournament for African countries came to life, 62 years ago.

Jewels of The Nile: AFCON Mascot Between Past and Present

June 1, 2019 Mohamed Ezzat Africa Cup, Africa Cup 2019, Egypt, Jewels of the Nile

On May 19, the Organizing Committee of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations unveiled the official mascot of the tournament: A footballer Pharaoh named Tut. While Committee Director Mohamed Fadel praised the work done by the creative agency, Tut's image doesn't seem to be very original, argues The Cult of Calcio's contributor Mohamed Ezzat.

Author: Mohamed Ezzat

Jewels of The Nile: The Birth of The Africa Cup of Nations

Jewels of The Nile: AFCON Mascot Between Past and Present

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