Distraught fans outside the Zeinhoum Morgue in Cairo after the tragedy.

Germans, understandably, have a problem with national symbolism, but I spotted a few fans in quasi Bavarian dress.

We are in favour of continued efforts to explore new ways for South South cooperation, exchange views, learn from each other and strengthen trade, investment and technical cooperation, thus enhancing Africa's development.

Syrian and Lebanese national teams have never qualified to the World Cup finals, yet that does not stop people from being hardcore fans and showing their admiration to their favorite teams in any way possible.