The Egyptian national football team received an emotional welcome by the faithful fans living in Dubai on their one-day visit to the city after their successful African Cup of Nations' campaign in Ghana.
His Highness, Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, ordered that the players, officials and technical staff be honoured as a gesture of appreciation for their record sixth African Nations Cup triumph.
The honouring ceremony was attended by Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and a number of top officials. Egypt's Al Ahram reported that they received a cash award of Dh20 million.
Fans waving flags and honking their horns began arriving early and packed the 11,000-seat Al Ahli Stadium
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