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We are title favourites, says Egypt coach

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Egypt's coach Javier Aguirre in a training session at the Cairo Military Academy Stadium, in the Egyptian capital. [AFP]

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Egypt are confident of defeating Zimbabwe Friday in the opening match of a tournament expanded to 24 teams and staged in mid-year for the first time.

Egypt lie 51 places higher on the world rankings ahead of the Group A clash, top the title betting at 5/1 with Zimbabwe 150/1, and have won three of the four previous Cup of Nations they hosted. 

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