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FIFI World Cup Trophy in Cairo |
The World Cup is expected to be celebrated in a number of African countries including Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria.
The trophy arrived in Cairo on Thursday, as part of a 267-day world tour of 90 countries.
The trophy was received by a host of celebrities and government officials who had the pleasure of getting up close with the 6.17 kilogram, 18-carat gold icon.
Minister of Sports Taher Abu Zeid, Minister of Civil Aviation Abdel Aziz Fadel and a galaxy of media men and journalists celebrated the FIFA trophy at the Giza Pyramids plateau in a festive and historic event.
This is the second time the trophy comes to Egypt. The first time was in 2010.
