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  • "So he played only the second half against a below-strength Cameroon side and his highlight was he managed to hit the side netting from a corner.
    Could have been a Saturday afternoon at the Amex really. Boring football with boring players. Yawn yawn yawn................
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El-Abd makes winning start with Egypt

Adam El-Abd’s international career is up and running with a win.

The Albion defender played the second half of Egypt’s 2-1 friendly win over Cameroon in Sudan tonight.

He went close to scoring, hitting the side-netting from a corner, and successfully came through a modest defensive test against a below-strength Cameroon side.

El-Abd partnered young Fiorentina defender Ahmed Hegazy at centre-back and was always looking to organise colleagues at opposition set pieces.

He made several interceptions and impressed with his physical presence.

The Brighton-born defender, whose father is Egyptian, also created a decent chance with a long ball.

El-Abd is hoping to make the cut for the World Cup qualifier against Mozambique, to be played behind closed doors in Alexandria on June 1.

The Pharaohs face Togo in a friendly on Tuesday and also hope to play Zambia later this week.

With thanks to Adam Moustafa, whose Twitter feed on Egyptian football can be found at @egyFt.

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