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AFCON 2025
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As the AFCON tournament progresses, Egypt will face South Africa for the second match of the competition at the Stade Adrar in Agadir on Friday for a chance to top group B table.
After each winning their opening matches with a 2-1 scoreline, a win for either side in this fixture will not just make them top the group B table but also qualify for the round of 16 with the last match to spare.
Egypt vs South Africa preview
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Egypt heads into this game after grinding out a 2-1 win over Zimbabwe. Even though the score was close, the Pharaohs were clearly in control, taking a massive 35 shots. Goals from Omar Marmoush and Mohamed Salah showed why they are one of the favourites this year.
However, Egyptians must work on their defence and avoid conceding early goals, especially when playing against strong teams.
South Africa also started strong, beating Angola 2-1 in Marrakesh. Oswin Appollis and Lyle Foster were on target as Bafana Bafana came from behind after a tough first half.
This win ensured that Hugo Broos’s men are without defeat in the last 12 matches (6). This shows that the South African players are ready to fight for the title that they slightly missed the last time.
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Egypt vs South Africa head-to-head
South Africa have played against Egypt 10 times in history and have been triumphant in 5 of those meetings against the North African nation (D2, L3). A win for the Pharaohs here will mean they have broken close to two decades of losses.
Egypt vs South Africa team news
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Egypt are dealing with a few injury worries after their first game. Striker Mostafa Mohamed is a major doubt after picking up an ankle strain against Zimbabwe, and left-back Mohamed Hamdy is also being closely watched due to a pelvic bruise. If Mostafa could not play, Omar Marmoush may shift to a central role, with Trezeguet and Mohamed Salah supporting from the wings.
On the other hand, South Africa have no major injury issues, but the concerns will be on Aubrey Modiba and Sphephelo Sithole, who are a card away from being suspended. Up front, Broos will look up to Lyle Foster to lead the attack again, with Oswin Appollis providing creativity in behind.
Egypt vs South Africa probable lineups
Egypt: El Shenawy, Hegazi, Abdelmonem, Kamal, Hamdy, Elneny, Trezeguet, Ashour, Salah, Marmoush, Sobhi
South Africa: Williams; Modiba, Mbokazi, Sibisi, Mudau; Mbatha, Mokoena; Mofokeng, Mbule, Nkota; Foster
Egypt vs South Africa prediction and betting tips
This will be a battle of two AFCON heavyweights who will be looking for a win to qualify to the next round without playing the last group stage match. Both teams will be very careful, especially in the defence.
Those looking to bet on this match at Livescorebet should expect a low goal-scoring affair and lean towards the card markets.
Prediction: Egypt 1:1 South Africa
Betting tips:
Under 2.5 goals
South African to win or draw