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PHOTO GALLERY: Cairo International Stadium ready for 2019 AFCON opener on Friday

Thursday 20 Jun 2019

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An employee fixes seats inside the Cairo International Stadium ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations opening soccer match between Egypt and Zimbabwe in Cairo, Egypt June 19, 2019

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Security and police officers take their position at the entrance of the Cairo International Stadium ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations opening soccer match between Egypt and Zimbabwe in Cairo, Egypt June 19, 2019.

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A security employee looks on inside the Cairo International Stadium ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations opening soccer match between Egypt and Zimbabwe in Cairo, Egypt June 19, 2019.

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An employee takes rest inside the Cairo International Stadium ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations opening soccer match between Egypt and Zimbabwe in Cairo, Egypt June 19, 2019.

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Employees and security personnel are seen inside the Cairo International Stadium ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations opening soccer match between Egypt and Zimbabwe in Cairo, Egypt June 19, 2019

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An employee walks in front of a picture of Egyptian mascot for the Africa Cup of Nations, named "TUT" at the Cairo International Stadium ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations opening soccer match between Egypt and Zimbabwe in Cairo, Egypt June 19, 2019.

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An employee fixes seats inside the Cairo International Stadium ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations opening soccer match between Egypt and Zimbabwe in Cairo, Egypt June 19, 2019.

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A police officer stands near the flags and a picture of a mascot named "TUT" at the Cairo International Stadium ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations opening soccer match between Egypt and Zimbabwe in Cairo, Egypt June 19, 2019.

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A general view of Cairo International Stadium as employees and security complete their work ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations opening soccer match between Egypt and Zimbabwe in Cairo, Egypt June 19, 2019

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An employee fixes seats inside the Cairo International Stadium ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations opening soccer match between Egypt and Zimbabwe in Cairo, Egypt June 19, 2019.

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Employees and security are seen inside the Cairo International Stadium ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations opening soccer match between Egypt and Zimbabwe in Cairo, Egypt June 19, 2019.

Egypt and Zimbabwe will kick off the tournament on Friday at the historic stadium, which was home to the Pharaohs' 1986 and 2006 CAN championships; the stadium will host Group A - Egypt, Zimbabwe, DR Congo and Uganda

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