2025 AFCON Group B Match Preview: Egypt vs South Africa
Fresh off tournament-opening wins at the Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt and South Africa lock horns in Agadir on Friday in what is likely to determine the winner of Group B.Mohamed Salah scored a last-gasp winner against Zimbabwe, while Lyle Foster netted Bafana Bafana’s clincher against...
Egypt edge South Africa to seal early AFCON 2025 knockout qualification
Egypt became the first team to secure qualification to the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Africa in a tense Group B encounter in Agadir on Friday.As expected, the contest was finely balanced, but Egypt found...
AFCON 2025: South Africa boss Hugo broos reveals strategy to stop Egypt
South Africa's head coach Hugo Broos is taking a team-orientated approach against Egypt, emphasising that they'll focus on beating the entire Egyptian squad rather than targeting Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah.This strategy comes as South Africa looks to top Group B, having won their opening match against...
AFCON 2025: South Africa and Egypt to face off in Group B tie
This will be the fourth meeting of the two countries at AFCON finals, having previously clashed in 1996, 1998 and 2019. Of their previous AFCON meetings Egypt have two wins and South Africa one victory
CAF Hands Sanctions to Mohamed Salah and Egypt Squad After AFCON 2025 Clash vs Zimbabwe
CAF sanctions Egypt for media breach after their AFCON win against Zimbabwe, imposing a $5,000 fine. Mohamed Salah and team face scrutiny before South Africa clash
AFCON 2025: We are not only focused on Mohamed Salah - South Africa coach Hugo Broos
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has insisted his side will not be distracted by individual threats as they prepare to face Egypt in their second Group match later today.Bafana Bafana lock horns with the record African champions at the Adrar Stadium, with both teams coming...
AFCON 2025: Egypt becomes first team to qualify for Round of 16 after South Africa win
Egypt has become the first country to qualify for the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. This follows their narrow 1-0 win over South
AFCON 2025: We have to take some precautions in Egypt clash – South Africa coach
Ahead of a decisive Africa Cup of Nations group stage encounter, South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has signalled a tactically prudent approach, acknowledging that his team must implement specific precautions to navigate the considerable threat posed by Egypt.The Bafana Bafana, buoyed by an opening victory,...
AFCON 2025: Salah on Target as Egypt Clinch First Knockout Spot, Liverpool Responds
Mohamed Salah's penalty secured Egypt's knockout spot in AFCON 2025, with Liverpool and the Premier League celebrating their star's crucial impact.
AFCON 2025: South Africa coach Hugo Broos admits Egypt's quality compared to other opponents
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has offered a candid assessment of his team's upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) challenge, openly acknowledging that opponents Egypt represent a significant step up in quality compared to their previous Group C rivals.Speaking ahead of the critical match that...
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