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2006 Africa Cup Of Nations
The 2006 Africa Cup of Nations was the 25th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa. It was hosted by Egypt, from 20 January to 10 February. Just like in 2004, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four. Egypt won its fifth championship, beating Ivory Coast in the final 4–2 in a penalty shootout after the regulation time had ended in a goalless draw. Host selection Bids : *Algeria *Egypt (selected as hosts) *Ivory Coast *Libya The organization of the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations was awarded to Egypt on 24 October 2002 by the CAF Executive Committee meeting in Cairo, Egypt. Voters had a choice among four countries : Algeria, Egypt, Ivory Coast and Libya. This marks the fourth time that Egypt has hosted the African Cup after 1959, 1974 and 1986. It also coincides with the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the foundation of CAF. Qualification For the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations, qualification was done ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Eto'o
Samuel Eto'o Fils (; born 10 March 1981) is a Cameroonian Association football, football administrator and former Football player, player who is the current president of the Cameroonian Football Federation. He is often regarded as one of the greatest strikers of all time and one of the greatest African players of all time. A precocious talent, Eto'o moved to Real Madrid C.F., Real Madrid as a 16 year old. Due to competition in his position with more experienced players, he had several loan spells, before signing for RCD Mallorca, Mallorca in 2000 where he scored 70 goals, a RCD Mallorca#Top scorers, club record. His impressive form saw him join FC Barcelona, Barcelona in 2004 where he scored 130 goals in five seasons and also became the record holder for the most appearances by an African player in La Liga. Winning La Liga three times, he was a key member of the Barcelona attack, alongside Ronaldinho, that won the 2006 UEFA Champions League Final, with Eto'o scoring in the fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Said
Port Said ( , , ) is a port city that lies in the northeast Egypt extending about along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, straddling the west bank of the northern mouth of the Suez Canal. The city is the capital city, capital of the Port Said Governorate, Port Said governorate and it forms the majority of the governorate, where its seven districts comprise seven of the governorate's eight regions. At the beginning of 2023 it had a population of 680,375 people. The city was established in 1859 during the building of the Suez Canal. There are numerous old houses with grand balconies on all floors, giving the city a distinctive look. Port Said's twin city is Port Fuad, which lies on the eastern bank of the Suez Canal. The two cities coexist, to the extent that there is hardly any town centre in Port Fuad. The cities are connected by free Ferry, ferries running all through the day, and together they form a metropolitan area with over a million residents that extends both on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastern European Time
Eastern European Time (EET) is one of the names of UTC+02:00 time zone, 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. The zone uses daylight saving time, so that it uses UTC+03:00 during the summer. A number of African countries use UTC+02:00 all year long, where it is called Central Africa Time (CAT), although Egypt and Libya also use the term ''Eastern European Time''. The most populous city in the Eastern European Time zone is Cairo, with the most populous EET city in Europe being Kyiv. Usage The following countries, parts of countries, and territories use Eastern European Time all year round: * Kaliningrad Oblast (Russia), since 26 October 2014; also used EET in the years 1945 and 1991–2011. See also Kaliningrad Time. * Libya, since 27 October 2013; switched from Central European Time, which was used in 2012. Used year-round EET from 1980 to 1981, 1990–1996 and 1998–2012. The following countries, parts of countries, and territories use Eastern European ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexandria Stadium
Alexandria Stadium () is a multi-purpose stadium in the Moharram Bey district of Alexandria, Egypt. It was opened in 1929 by Fuad I of Egypt, King Fouad I. It is the oldest stadium in Egypt and Africa. After its remodeling and renovations in 2016–2017, Alexandria stadium now has a capacity of 13,660. البوابة نيوز The stadium hosts the Al Ittihad Alexandria Club, Al-Ittihad football team and has been the scene of international tournaments, including the inaugural of the 1951 Mediterranean Games. It was a venue for the 1986 African Cup of Nations and the 2006 African Cup of Nations editions, and hosted the Group B matches during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, 2019 African Cup of Nati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ismailia Stadium
The Ismailia Stadium () is located in Ismailia, Egypt, and has a total capacity of 18,525 after the remodelation in 2009, then it was upgraded to 30,000 seats after the remodelation in 2019 for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, It is used by Ismaily SC, and was one of six stadiums used in the 2006 African Cup of Nations and 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, held in Egypt. 2019 Africa Cup of Nations The stadium is one of the venues for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (abbreviated as AFCON 2019 or CAN 2019), known as the Total SE, Total 2019 Africa Cup of Nations for sponsorship reasons, was the 32nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial international men's associati .... The following games were played at the stadium during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations: References Football venues in Egypt Ismaily SC {{Egypt-sports-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harras El-Hedoud Stadium
Haras El Hodoud Stadium (Border Guard Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Alexandria, Egypt. It is used mostly for football matches, and was used for the 2006 African Cup of Nations. The stadium holds 22,000 people. The pitch is surrounded by an athletics track, rectangular in shape & therefore having 90 degrees corners, rather than the conventional curve. The stadium is home to Haras El-Hodood and El Raja Marsa Matruh. See also * Alexandria Stadium Alexandria Stadium () is a multi-purpose stadium in the Moharram Bey district of Alexandria, Egypt. It was opened in 1929 by Fuad I of Egypt, King Fouad I. It is the oldest stadium in Egypt and Africa. After its remodeling and renovations in 20 ... * Borg El Arab Stadium * Sports in Alexandria Football venues in Egypt Multi-purpose stadiums in Egypt Sports venues in Alexandria {{Egypt-sports-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EGY X GUI
Egypt ( , ), officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Gaza Strip of Palestine and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan to the south, and Libya to the west; the Gulf of Aqaba in the northeast separates Egypt from Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Cairo is the capital, largest city, and leading cultural center, while Alexandria is the second-largest city and an important hub of industry and tourism. With over 109 million inhabitants, Egypt is the third-most populous country in Africa and 15th-most populated in the world. Egypt has one of the longest histories of any country, tracing its heritage along the Nile Delta back to the 6th–4th millennia BCE. Considered a cradle of civilisation, Ancient Egypt saw some of the earliest developments of writing, agriculture, urbanisation, organised religion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haras El Hodoud Stadium
Haras El Hodoud Stadium (Border Guard Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Alexandria, Egypt. It is used mostly for football (soccer), football matches, and was used for the 2006 African Cup of Nations. The stadium holds 22,000 people. The pitch is surrounded by an athletics track, rectangular in shape & therefore having 90 degrees corners, rather than the conventional curve. The stadium is home to Haras El-Hodood Club, Haras El-Hodood and El Raja Marsa Matruh. See also * Alexandria Stadium * Borg El Arab Stadium * Alexandria#Sports, Sports in Alexandria Football venues in Egypt Multi-purpose stadiums in Egypt Sports venues in Alexandria {{Egypt-sports-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cairo Military Academy Stadium
The Cairo Military Academy Stadium ( ''Istād al-Kullīyah al-Ḥarbīyah bil-Qāhira'') is located in Cairo, Egypt and has a total capacity of 28,500. It was one of six stadiums used in the 2006 African Cup of Nations The 2006 Africa Cup of Nations was the 25th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa. It was hosted by Egypt, from 20 January to 10 February. Just like in 2004, the field of sixteen teams was split in ..., held in Egypt. Seven miles up the road from Cairo International Stadium, heading for Cairo International Airport, there is the Cairo Military Academy Stadium at the far end of Orouba Street in the north-eastern Heliopolis district of Cairo. It was built in 1989 for the use of military teams and students at the military academy. The ground accommodated home games of Al Ahly and Zamalek during the refurbishing of the Cairo International Stadium and occasionally still serves to stage matches of the old foes. The stad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
