Africa Cup of Nations group phase draw was made in Rabat on Monday, setting the stage for the coveted football competition when it kicks off in Morocco on December 21. Hosts Morocco will open the tournament against the Comoros on that day,

Mohamed Salah ’s Egypt have been handed a tough draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Pharaohs were beaten in the last-16 at the last tournament and will be tested right from the start of the AFCON in Morocco later this year.

Egypt faced a challenging draw for the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, landing in Group B alongside South Africa, Angola, and Zimbabwe in a draw held on Monday.