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AFCON 2025: South Africa beat Zimbabwe to reach last 16

AFCON 2025: South Africa beat Zimbabwe to reach last 16

South Africa sealed their place in the knockout stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe, Afrosport reports. Bafana Bafana knew victory would guarantee progress and they started on the front foot, taking the lead inside seven minutes. Tshepang Moremi struck after Oswin Appollis had already tested Zimbabwe goalkeeper Washington Arubi, with a deflection proving decisive. Zimbabwe responded through...

AFCON 2025: Angola and Zimbabwe share spoils in Marrakech

AFCON 2025: Angola and Zimbabwe share spoils in Marrakech

Angola and Zimbabwe played out a 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations Group B encounter in Marrakech on Friday, Afrosport reports. Both teams were beaten 2-1 in their respective group openers against South Africa and Egypt. The Palancas Negras started the brighter of the two teams and finally broke the deadlock in the 24th minute when Gelson Dala struck the ball from the edge...

AFCON 2025: Hossam Hassan urges Egypt to learn from missed chances

AFCON 2025: Hossam Hassan urges Egypt to learn from missed chances

Egypt manager, Hossam Hassan, acknowledged that his team made their victory over Zimbabwe harder than necessary, winning 2–1 thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Mohamed Salah, Afrosport reports. Egypt dominated the match but struggled to finish, with forwards like Emam Ashour and Trezeguet failing to capitalize. Hassan substituted Ashour in the 33rd minute to manage his fitness after a long absence. “We wasted many chances and...

AFCON 2025: Salah scores injury-time winner as Egypt edge Zimbabwe in opener

AFCON 2025: Salah scores injury-time winner as Egypt edge Zimbabwe in opener

A late Mohamed Salah winner rescued a victory for Egypt and denied a resilient Zimbabwe, as the Pharaohs came from behind to win 2-1 in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Afrosport reports. Egypt dominated the first half, with Salah creating chances, but it was Zimbabwe who took the lead. Prince Dube gave the Warriors a shocking lead against the run...

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AFCON 2025 Preview: Egypt, South Africa, Angola & Zimbabwe in Group B

Group B at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations features a blend of experience and unpredictability. Egypt, with their seven continental titles, are favourites. South Africa, coming off a bronze medal in 2023 and led by coach Hugo Broos, aims to challenge Egypt. Meanwhile, underdogs Angola and Zimbabwe could surprise with their resilience, making this group highly competitive. Afrosport is taking a closer look at the...