Angola, while increasing calls to moderation after tensions between the two countries last November. CAIRO - The Egyptian press said Wednesday to be sure of the Pharaohs’ victory Thursday in the semi-finals of the CAN-2010 which will oppose Egypt to Algeria in
"We're the best," said the government daily Al-Ahram, while the independent Al-Dostour assured: "We'll get there."
"We remain, and without arrogance, the masters of continent in football. The qualification for the finals is just the beginning!", Wrote for its part Al-Gomhouriya (pro-government).
Most newspapers, however, required to adopt a measured tone vis-à-vis the Algerian selection, contrasting with their inflammatory statements that they had made in November, at previous meetings.
Violent incidents had marked the qualifying matches for the World Cup-2010 between the two countries.
The bus carrying the Algerian team in Cairo, had been trashed and three players were injured. In Algeria, the buildings of Egyptian companies were attacked by demonstrators.
Algeria had finally obtained the qualification for South Africa. The daily pro-government Rose El-Youssef described Thursday's meeting of "match between brothers, not a war of football".
"Tomorrow (Thursday) will be played a match between great teams. We want a game (which is played in a sport’s spirit) and be a beginning of reconciliation between the two countries and their supporters," added Al-Ahram.
"Tomorrow's game could be a rare and unexpected gift to repair what has been spoiled by ignorant," said Al-Chourouq (independent), calling the players to give hugs as a token of friendship before the game and all media to exercise moderation.
"I dream that Presidents Hosni Mubarak and Abdelaziz Bouteflika go to Angola to attend the game, sit side by side, welcome both teams and congratulate the winner," added the author of the editorial, Emad Eddin Hussein.
Ennaharonline/ M. O.
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