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EXTRA TIME: Egypt unveil mascot for 2019 Africa Cup of Nations

The Organizing Committee of the Africa Cup of Nations has revealed the official mascot for the continental showpiece in Egypt.

This year’s Afcon is set to run from June 21 to July 19 with 24 countries battling for glory.

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On Sunday, the LOC revealed a street footballer named Tut who displays the Egyptian culture as the mascot.