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Egypt's record against its Group B opponents at AFCON 2025

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Egypt will be aiming to reclaim continental glory at the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.

The Pharaohs have been drawn into Group B alongside South Africa, Angola, and Zimbabwe.

Below is a head-to-head breakdown of Egypt's record against its group-stage opponents.

Egypt vs South Africa

The two nations have faced off 14 times. The Pharaohs have claimed victory on 4 occasions, while South Africa has come out on top in 8 matches, and two games have ended in a draw.

24 November 1995: Egypt 0–2 South Africa – Simba Cup

24 January 1996: Egypt 1–0 South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations

28 February 1998: Egypt 2–0 South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations

16 December 1998: Egypt 1–2 South Africa – International Friendly

10 November 2001: Egypt 0–1 South Africa – International Friendly

15 November 2003: Egypt 2–1 South Africa – International Friendly

14 January 2006: Egypt 1–2 South Africa – International Friendly

15 November 2006: Egypt 1–0 South Africa – Nelson Mandela Challenge

26 March 2011: Egypt 0–1 South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations

5 June 2011: Egypt 0–0 South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations

6 September 2016: Egypt 0–1 South Africa – International Friendly

6 July 2019: Egypt 0–1 South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations

28 February 2025: Egypt 1–1 South Africa – African Nations Championship

9 March 2025: Egypt 1–3 South Africa – African Nations Championship

Egypt vs Angola

In 7 meetings, Egypt has secured 4 wins, with the other 3 ending in draws.

11 October 1992: Egypt 1–0 Angola – FIFA World Cup

18 January 1993: Angola 0–0 Egypt – FIFA World Cup

15 January 1996: Egypt 2–1 Angola – Africa Cup of Nations

13 January 2008: Angola 3–3 Egypt – International Friendly

4 February 2008: Egypt 2–1 Angola – Africa Cup of Nations

1 September 2021: Egypt 1–0 Angola – FIFA World Cup

12 November 2021: Angola 2–2 Egypt – FIFA World Cup

Egypt vs Zimbabwe

The two sides have clashed 15 times. The Pharaohs boast 9 wins, Zimbabwe has claimed 2 victories, and 4 encounters have ended in a draw.

28 August 1984: Egypt 1–0 Zimbabwe – FIFA World Cup

30 September 1984: Zimbabwe 1–1 Egypt – FIFA World Cup

20 December 1992: Zimbabwe 2–1 Egypt – FIFA World Cup

28 February 1993: Egypt 2–1 Zimbabwe – FIFA World Cup

15 April 1993: Egypt 0–0 Zimbabwe – FIFA World Cup

12 September 1995: Zimbabwe 2–1 Egypt – African Games

23 September 1995: Zimbabwe 1–3 Egypt – African Games

22 November 1995: Egypt 2–2 Zimbabwe – Four Nations Tournament

29 June 1999: Zimbabwe 1–1 Egypt – International Friendly

25 January 2004: Zimbabwe 1–2 Egypt – Africa Cup of Nations

24 May 2004: Egypt 2–0 Zimbabwe – International Friendly

5 January 2006: Egypt 2–0 Zimbabwe – International Friendly

26 March 2013: Egypt 2–1 Zimbabwe – FIFA World Cup

9 June 2013: Zimbabwe 2–4 Egypt – FIFA World Cup

21 June 2019: Egypt 1–0 Zimbabwe – Africa Cup of Nations