Overview
- Kick-off is set for Friday, Dec. 26 at 17:00 CAT at Stade Adrar in Agadir for the Group B meeting between South Africa and Egypt.
- Both sides opened with 2–1 wins, with South Africa beating Angola and Egypt edging Zimbabwe on Mohamed Salah’s stoppage-time winner after Omar Marmoush had equalised.
- Hugo Broos told reporters he will not deploy a special plan for individual stars and wants Bafana Bafana to lean on their established style and team shape.
- Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said the fitness of Emam Ashour, left-back Mohamed Hamdi and striker Mostafa Mohamed is being monitored ahead of selection.
- Rising South Africa defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi, praised for his display against Angola, is set for a stern test against Salah and Marmoush in a match where a victory would strongly position either team for the last 16 under AFCON’s advancement rules.