Record winners Egypt were
knocked out of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Saturday,
drawing 1-1 with the rank outsiders from Central African
Republic to lose 4-3 on aggregate.
The Egyptians will miss the finals for the second time in a
row, representing a major setback for American coach Bob Bradley
who was hired last year after they had failed to qualify for the
2012 edition.
Foxi Kethevoama put Central African Republic in front midway
through the first half and the visitors equalised with a goal
from Emad Moteab 13 minutes from time.
Egypt's 3-2 home defeat in Alexandria in the first leg was
one of the biggest ever upsets in Nations Cup qualification.
Central African Republic are now through to the last round
of qualifying for the 2013 finals in South Africa.
Thirty teams will be drawn on Thursday into 15 final round,
two-legged knockout ties to be played in September and October.
The winners go to the finals in January, along with the host
nation.
Egypt have won a record seven Nations Cup titles, three of
them in a row in an unprecedented spell of dominance from 2006
to 2010.
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