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AFCON group stage draw: Salah's Egypt to face South Africa, Ivory Coast take on Cameroon


Published on 2025-01-28 05:25:19 - MSN
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  • Africa Cup of Nations group phase draw was made in Rabat on Monday, setting the stage for the coveted football competition when it kicks off in Morocco on December 21. Hosts Morocco will open the tournament against the Comoros on that day,

The article discusses the group stage draw for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which took place in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, has been drawn into Group B alongside Ghana, Cape Verde, and Mozambique. The hosts, Ivory Coast, will face Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau in Group A. Cameroon, the defending champions, are grouped with Senegal, Guinea, and Gambia in Group C. Other notable matchups include Algeria in Group D with Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Angola, and Tunisia in Group E with Mali, South Africa, and Namibia. The tournament is set to begin on January 13, 2024, and will feature 24 teams competing for the title.

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