African champions Egypt settled for a goalless draw with Ivory Coast at Sebastien Charlety stadium in Paris in an African Cup of Nations qualifiers warm-up on Wednesday.
However, both teams failed to find their usual rhythm due to the poor state of the water-logged pitch.

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the Egyptian national team display throughout the match was largely affected by the absence of Ahli playmaker Mohamed Abou-Treika, who was injured during his club's CAF Champions League clash against Hilal of Sudan.

Didier Drogba could have opened the score as early as the fourth minute when he was released clear on goal by Abdelkader Keita's through pass but Essam Al-Hadari rushed out to block the Chelsea striker's effort.



Al-Hadari was called into action again in the 29th minute when he brilliantly denied a glancing header from Barcelona newly-signed midfielder Yaya Toure.

Drogba hit the back of the net nine minutes before the interval but his goal was ruled out for offside.
Zamalek striker Amr Zaki was introduced instead of Hamburg forward Mohamed Zidan, who has seemingly sustained an injury.


Drogba, who struggled to make an impact as he was man-marked by Wael Gomaa, made way for Paris Saint-Germain striker Amara Diane.

One minute past the hour mark, Diane controlled a deflected shot inside the area but his close-range shot was saved by Al-Hadari's legs.
The two teams then made several substitutions and had tamed efforts afterwards as the match ended goalless.







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