Zimbabwe will start their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign on Monday when they face Egypt in a Group B opener.
The match will be played at the 45,000-seater Grand Stade d’Agadir, located in the coastal city of Agadir near the foot of the Atlas Mountains. Kick-off is at 10pm CAT.
Team News
Midfielder Andy Rinomhota announced on Friday that he is withdrawing from the tournament to attend to a family emergency. No replacement has been made, and the Warriors will face Egypt without the midfielder.
Coaches’ Comments
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan:
“We will do everything possible to win the title this year. Achieving that requires tremendous effort from every member of the team. Egypt is always among the favourites in any competition because of its rich history, particularly in the Africa Cup of Nations, where we hold the record with seven titles.”
Warriors coach Marian Marinaca:
“It will be a tough game because we are facing a big team. The situation is very difficult. We are missing seven players due to injury, and we are not sure all of them will be ready for tomorrow’s game. Salah and Marmoush are big names, but we are not worried. If we were, it would be better to stay at home. We are not thinking about individuals, but about the opponent as a team.”
TV Info
Football fans across the region will be able to follow the game live on various broadcasters. Zimbabwe-based viewers can watch all the action on Azam TV Zimbabwe. All 52 matches at the tournament are set to be broadcast on Azam TV.
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ZBC TV will also broadcast the match, while South Africa-based audiences will have coverage on SABC Sport. For fans across the wider region — including Zimbabwe — the match will also be available on SuperSport.
In addition to live television coverage, streaming feeds will be accessible via the broadcasters’ official digital platforms, allowing supporters to follow the matches online.
Head-to-Head Stats
This will be the 14th meeting between Egypt and Zimbabwe overall.
Egypt have dominated past encounters, winning eight of their previous 13 matches, with four draws and one Zimbabwe victory.
The Warriors’ only win over Egypt was a 2–1 home victory in 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifying on 20 December 1992.
The only previous AFCON meetings came in opening matches at the 2004 and 2019 tournaments, both won by Egypt.
FIFA Rankings
Egypt: 34
Zimbabwe: 129
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