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African cup of nations ties this Melbourne's family to its Egyptian roots

Dancers perform during the opening ceremony before the the opening match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) between Egypt and Zimbabwe at Cairo International Stadium in Cairo, Egypt

Dancers perform during the opening ceremony before the the opening match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Source: EPA/KHALED ELFIQI

Riham Maklad Family gathers in the early morning to watch the games of the AFCON to get her family together and find their connection to her home country


Listen to the full interview with Reham Maklad in Arabic above 


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