As the 35th edition of Afcon kicks off in Morocco on December 21, with the help of their talisman Salah, Egypt will be expected to top Group B, where their nearest rivals could be South Africa, a team the Pharaohs have beaten twice in three previous meetings at Afcon finals.

In Europe, much of the build-up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has unfortunately - but inevitably - focused on which clubs will be most affected by the tournament's scheduling slap-bang in the middle of the season.

Former Egypt national team assistant coach and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Roger De Sa has given his detailed analysis of the national team following Tuesday's performance in the friendly against Ghana B side. Bafana won the match that was played at the Dobsonville Stadium by 1-0. Sipho "Lamthuthu" Mbule scored the solitary goal.

An elite group of just four players have reached the pinnacle of international endurance by appearing in eight different AFCON tournaments.As the 2025 Africa

The continental championship has been seen as an annoyance in the past but that view is misguided and foolish. It is a brilliant spectacle

Mohammed Gambo warns Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle on player positioning ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, stressing the importance of tactical clarity.

The Pharaohs of Egypt edged the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 in an international friendly played at the Cairo Stadium on Tuesday night.

GOAL brings you everything you need to know to secure your seat at the AFCON in Morocco this December. Including ticket prices, teams and more.

Ahead of Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations kickoff in Rabat, ESPN run the rule over the 12 must-watch group-stage matches that should should prove unmissable viewing during the continental showpiece.

Mohamed Salah will be among 32 Premier League players in action at the Africa Cup of Nations, with the Liverpool star having some added incentive to claim a first continental title of his career