CAN 2025: How does Egypt stack up against its Group B rivals?Egypt’s record against its Group B opponents at AFCON 2025Egypt/@CAFEgypt 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 AfricaThe 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 Cup24 January 1996: Egypt 1–0 South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations28 February 1998: Egypt 2–0 South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations16 December 1998: Egypt 1–2 South Africa – International Friendly10 November 2001: Egypt 0–1 South Africa – International Friendly15 November 2003: Egypt 2–1 South Africa – International Friendly14 January 2006: Egypt 1–2 South Africa – International Friendly15 November 2006: Egypt 1–0 South Africa – Nelson Mandela Challenge26 March 2011: Egypt 0–1 South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations5 June 2011: Egypt 0–0 South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations6 September 2016: Egypt 0–1 South Africa – International Friendly6 July 2019: Egypt 0–1 South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations28 February 2025: Egypt 1–1 South Africa – African Nations Championship9 March 2025: Egypt 1–3 South Africa – African Nations ChampionshipEgypt vs AngolaIn 7 meetings, Egypt has secured 4 wins, with the other 3 ending in draws.11 October 1992: Egypt 1–0 Angola – FIFA World Cup18 January 1993: Angola 0–0 Egypt – FIFA World Cup15 January 1996: Egypt 2–1 Angola – Africa Cup of Nations13 January 2008: Angola 3–3 Egypt – International Friendly4 February 2008: Egypt 2–1 Angola – Africa Cup of Nations1 September 2021: Egypt 1–0 Angola – FIFA World Cup12 November 2021: Angola 2–2 Egypt – FIFA World CupEgypt vs ZimbabweThe 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 Cup30 September 1984: Zimbabwe 1–1 Egypt – FIFA World Cup20 December 1992: Zimbabwe 2–1 Egypt – FIFA World Cup28 February 1993: Egypt 2–1 Zimbabwe – FIFA World Cup15 April 1993: Egypt 0–0 Zimbabwe – FIFA World Cup12 September 1995: Zimbabwe 2–1 Egypt – African Games23 September 1995: Zimbabwe 1–3 Egypt – African Games22 November 1995: Egypt 2–2 Zimbabwe – Four Nations Tournament29 June 1999: Zimbabwe 1–1 Egypt – International Friendly25 January 2004: Zimbabwe 1–2 Egypt – Africa Cup of Nations24 May 2004: Egypt 2–0 Zimbabwe – International Friendly5 January 2006: Egypt 2–0 Zimbabwe – International Friendly26 March 2013: Egypt 2–1 Zimbabwe – FIFA World Cup9 June 2013: Zimbabwe 2–4 Egypt – FIFA World Cup21 June 2019: Egypt 1–0 Zimbabwe – Africa Cup of Nations