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EXTRA TIME: Egyptian embarks on road trip for 2018 World Cup in Russia

Egyptian Mohamed Nufal has started a road trip to Russia to support his country at the 2018 Fifa World Cup.

The fan will travel for 65 days with his bicycle to see the Pharaohs in Russia after a 28-year absence from the quadrennial showpiece.

Nufal who started his journey at the Tahrir Square on Saturday, will cover over 5,000 kilometres on his trip through seven countries across three continents.

#Egypt’s Mohamed Nufal starts his trip to #Russia on his bike to see his country make its first appearance in the #WorldCup for 28 years@FIFAWorldCup#Egypt#Russia pic.