A lack of good role models in Egypt could be one of the reasons why disillusionment has been growing among Egyptian youth.
In their search, unlikely candidates have come forward to fill in the void.
Al Jazeera's Rawya Rageh has more from Cairo.
The World Cup football tournament kicks off in one week, and host South Africa is busy putting on the finishing touches. But not everyone is looking forward to the tournament. Authorites in cities including Cape Town are being accused of clearing the poor from the streets - to create a good impression for visiting fans. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa has more.