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In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Egypt's national football team bowed out of the 2024 African Cup of Nations in a nail-biting penalty shootout against the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), concluding their campaign in Cote d’Ivoire. The Pharaohs displayed an early vigour in the first half, with defender Ahmed Hegazy narrowly missing a pivotal chance, heading the ball just over the bar from a corner. As the game proceeded, Egypt showcased their persisting defensive weakness – a worryingly…