France, Feb. 8 -- And finally Cote d'Ivoire won a game without imploding while Nigeria's Super Eagles were far from soaring. Over in Cairo, the Egyptians are banking on some brotherly love.

Hurrah for the Hassans

Kudos to the Hassan twins for their ascent to the top jobs with the Egypt national team. Hossam - who is Egypt's record marksman with 68 goals - has taken over as head coach from Rui Vitoria who was consciously uncoupled from the post after the poor showing of the Pharoahs at the tournament.Ibrahim will be the team director. And their identical goal will be to lead Egypt to a record-extending eighth trophy. The last triumph was in 2010.

Rui's rue

What might have been, Rui Vitoria must be wondering as he surveys new prospects....