Africa Cup of Nations 2008

Saudi prince gives Egypt $180,000

10:08 GMT, Sun 10 Feb 2008
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Egypt's coach Hassan Shehata (facing camera) talks to his players before the start of  their  training session a day before their African Nations Cup final soccer match against Cameroon, in Accra, February 9, 2008. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (GHANA)

RIYADH, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has donated African Nations Cup holders Egypt one million Egyptian pounds ($180,400) before their final against Cameroon on Sunday (1700 GMT).

"This gesture was in support of the team reaching the finals after winning their match against Ivory Coast," said a statement from Kingdom Holding <4280.SE>, owned by the Muslim world's wealthiest Muslim.

The Pharaohs are hoping to win a sixth title when they face four-times champions Cameroon.

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