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Mali 0 - 0 Egypt: Egypt held on Cup of Nations return

FULL TIME: Mali 0-0 Egypt. A stalemate here in Stade de Port-Gentil, despite Mali's best efforts in the second half. #AFCON #CAN2017

Essam El Hadary became the oldest player ever to appear at the Africa Cup of Nations as Egypt drew 0-0 with Mali on their return to the tournament on Tuesday.

Goalkeeper El Hadary, 44, came off the bench in the first half to replace the injured Ahmed El Shennawy and beat the old mark set by compatriot Hossam Hassan, who was 39 when he played at the 2006 Cup of Nations.

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