Egypt's powerful football fans and politics: a toxic mix that could combust during Afcon: Egyptian policemen pose in front of the Cairo International Stadium in Egypt, where Afcon takes place. Khaled Elfiqi/EPAWhen the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) opens in Cairo, Egypt, the focus will be on the games between the continent’s top football teams to see who is going to raise … [Read more...] about Egypt’s powerful football fans and politics: a toxic mix that could combust during Afcon | The Conversation