AFCON 2025: Morocco, Mali, Egypt, Friday’s schedule
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continues this Friday in Morocco with four major fixtures spread across Groups A and B. From Angola to Morocco, via Egypt and South Africa, several heavyweights enter a phase already crucial to the tournament.
Mohamed Salah avec le maillot de l’Egypte
On the occasion of the second matchday of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco is set for another dense and decisive day this December 26, with four matches on the schedule, spread across Groups A and B. Fixtures with stakes already high, as some teams seek to confirm their form, while others have a lot to play for after a difficult start.
In Group B, Angola and Zimbabwe get the ball rolling at 13:30 in a balanced clash between two teams known for their physical impact. At 16:00, the marquee fixture will pit Egypt against South Africa, a continental showdown between the seven-time Africa Cup of Nations champions and an ambitious South African side.
Group A will take over in the evening. Zambia will face Comoros at 18:30, with the objective of taking an option on qualification. Finally, the host nation, Morocco, will be in action at 21:00 against Mali, in a match closely watched by CAF, both for its sporting stakes and for the atmosphere expected in the stands.
The fixtures for this Friday:
