Cartoon of the Day: A great nation weeps in football's darkest hour

Goal.com cartoonist Omar Momani gives us his unique take on the football news of the day ...

3 Feb 2012 12:31:00

More On :  Al Ahly, AL Masry
Atrocious scenes rocked Egypt this week as a group of 'fans' invaded the pitch in the wake of Wednesday's clash between Al Masry and Al Ahly. Over 70 people died in the ensuing maul. It was an unfitting episode for such an illustrious country that was once the hub of civilisation: the Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Ptolemies and the mighty Pharaohs all stood on this ancient land. 
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