Mohamed Salah scored a 91st-minute winner as Egypt got here from behind towards Zimbabwe to take all three factors of their opening sport of AFCON 2025.
Salah’s strike got here following Manchester Metropolis ahead Omar Marmoush’s second-half equaliser after Prince Dube had given Zimbabwe a shock lead earlier than the break.
Egypt, one of many pre-tournament favourites to go all the best way in Morocco, had not misplaced this specific fixture in additional than 30 years and their two Premier League stars ensured that file remained intact to affix South Africa, who earlier beat Angola, on the prime of Group B.
All eyes had been on Pharaohs captain Salah, who has been the topic of a somewhat turbulent few weeks at Liverpool after his outburst within the aftermath of their 3-3 draw at Leeds on 6 December.
And it was the 33-year-old who had a hand within the sport’s first probability. From Salah’s curling cross to the again submit, Mahmoud Trezeguet’s header was on track however Zimbabwe keeper Washington Arubi managed to get throughout to parry the ball to security.
Just a few moments later, it was the flip of Emam Ashour to go shut when the Al Ahly man prodded large from eight yards.
However within the twentieth minute, Zimbabwe opened the scoring completely towards the run of play, Dube firing into the underside nook after turning neatly within the field.
Egypt had been shocked. 5 minutes later, the lead was virtually doubled when goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy’s error almost allowed Washington Navaya to show the ball into the empty web.
Marmoush then had a few efforts because the ahead seemed to get the 2006 champions again into the sport.
The Manchester Metropolis man did simply that shortly after the hour mark. Proper-back Godknows Murwira switched off on the essential second, permitting Marmoush in on aim and he made no mistake, smashing an unstoppable shot into the roof of the online.
From there, Egypt had been throughout their opponents. Zizo squandered a wonderful probability to finish the comeback however he headed over from 4 yards.
However, simply after they thought they’d thrown away the prospect at victory, Salah stepped up within the 91st minute to seize his nation all three factors on the dying when he swivelled and fired a left-foot shot into the online to spark jubilant celebrations on the Egypt bench.
Egypt crew vs Zimbabwe
Omar Marmoush led the road for Egypt, with veteran goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy doubtlessly contesting his closing Africa Cup of Nations after a profession that has included a number of continental titles at membership degree with Al Ahly.
Egypt beginning XI: Mohamed El Shenawy, Mohamed Hany, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Yasser Ibrahim, Mohamed Hamdy, Mohamed Salah, Marwan Attia, Emam Ashour, Hamdi Fathy, Trezeguet, Omar Marmoush
Egypt substitutes: Ahmed El Shenawy, Khaled Sobhy, Rami Rabia, Salah Mohsen, Mostafa Mohamed, Ahmed Abou El Fotouh, Mohamed Shehata, Mohanad Lasheen, Mostafa Fathi, Ibrahim Adel, Osama Faisal, Ahmed Eid, Zizo, Mostafa Shobeir, Mahmoud Saber
Zimbabwe crew vs Egypt
Zimbabwe had been with out Walter Musona, who scored twice in qualifying. Skilled ahead Data Musona, who has 26 worldwide objectives, began on the bench.
Zimbabwe beginning XI: Washington Arubi, Godknows Murwira, Munashe Garan’anga, Gerald Takwara, Teenage Hadebe, Emmanuel Jalai, Jonah Fabisch, Marvelous Nakamba, Prince Dube, Daniel Msendami, Washington Navaya
Zimbabwe substitutes: Elvis Chipezeze, Sean Fusire, Divine Lunga, Prosper Padera, Macauley Bonne, Invoice Antonio, Brendan Galloway, Data Musona, Tawanda Maswanhise, Tawanda Chirewa, Isheanesu Mauchi, Alec Mudimu, Ishmael Wadi, Junior Zindoga, Tadiwa Chakuchichi
Easy methods to watch AFCON 2025: TV channel, dwell on-line stream
Within the UK, dwell AFCON 2025 protection is on Channel 4’s 4seven, All 4 and YouTube channel. Within the USA, beIN Sports activities is the match broadcaster.
On-line dwell streaming is on the market on an enormous vary of gadgets by way of Channel 4’s website and app and the beIN Sports activities app.
Egypt AFCON 2025 squad
Goalkeepers: Mohamed El Shenawy (Al Ahly), Ahmed El Shenawy (Pyramids), Mostafa Shobeir (Al Ahly), Mohamed Sobhy (Zamalek).
Defenders: Mohamed Hany (Al Ahly), Ahmed Eid (Al Masry), Ramy Rabia (Al Ain), Khaled Sobhi (Al Masry), Yasser Ibrahim (Al Ahly), Mohamed Ismail (Zamalek), Hossam Abdelmaguid (Zamalek), Mohamed Hamdy (Pyramids), Ahmed Fatouh (Zamalek).
Midfielders: Marwan Attia (Al Ahly), Hamdi Fathy (Al Wakrah), Mohanad Lasheen (Pyramids), Mahmoud Saber (Zed), Mohamed Shehata (Zamalek), Emam Ashour (Al Ahly), Zizo (Al Ahly), Trezeguet (Al Ahly), Ibrahim Adel (Al Jazira), Mostafa Fathi (Pyramids).
Forwards: Omar Marmoush (Manchester Metropolis), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes), Salah Mohsen (Al Masry), Osama Faisal (Al Ahly Financial institution).
Zimbabwe AFCON 2025 squad
Goalkeepers: Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants), Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi), Martin Mapisa (MWOS FC).
Defenders: Godknows Murwira (Scottland), Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos FC), Sean Fusire (Sheffield Wednesday), Munashe Garananga (FC Copenhagen), Gerald Takwara (Al Ittihad Misurata), Isheanesu Mauchi (Simba Bhora), Brendon Galloway (Plymouth Argyle), Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati), Alec Mudimu (Flint City United), Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns).
Midfielders: Marvelous Nakamba (Luton City), Jonah Fabisch (Erzgebirg Aue), Andy Rinomhota (Studying), Prosper Padera (SJK Seinajoki), Tawanda Chirewa (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Data Musona (Scottland)
Forwards: Invoice Antonio (KV Mechelen), Ishmael Wadi (CAPS United), Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell), Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants), Prince Dube (Younger Africans), Washington Navaya (TelOne FC), Macauley Bonne (Maldon & Tiptree), Junior Zindoga (TS Galaxy), Tadiwanashe Chakuchichi (Scottland).
What are the host cities for AFCON 2025?
Agadir – Grand Stade d’Agadir (capability – 41,144)
Casablanca – Complexe Sportif Mohammed V (45,000)
Fes – Complexe Sportif de Fes (35,468)
Marrakech – Grand Stade de Marrakech (41,245)
Rabat – Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah (69,500)
Rabat – Stade Al Barid (18,000)
Rabat – Stade Olympique Annexe Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah (21,000)
Rabat – Complexe Sportif Prince Heritier Moulay EL Hassan (22,000)
Tangier – Grand Stade de Tanger (75,600)
AFCON 2025 fixtures, full Africa Cup of Nations schedule
Sunday, December 21 2025
- Group A: Morocco 2-0 Comoros (Rabat)
Monday, December 22 2025
- Group A: Mali 1-1 Zambia (Casablanca)
- Group B: South Africa vs Angola (Marrakech, 17:00)
- Group B: Egypt vs Zimbabwe (Agadir, 20:00)
Tuesday, December 23 2025
- Group D: Senegal vs Botswana (Tangier, 12:30)
- Group D: DR Congo vs Benin (Rabat, 15:00)
- Group C: Nigeria vs Tanzania (Fes, 17:30)
- Group C: Tunisia vs Uganda (Rabat, 20:00)
Wednesday, December 24 2025
- Group E: Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea (Casablanca, 12:30)
- Group E: Algeria vs Sudan (Rabat, 15:00)
- Group F: Ivory Coast vs Mozambique (Marrakech, 17:30)
- Group F: Cameroon vs Gabon (Agadir, 20:00)
Friday, December 26 2025
- Group B: Angola vs Zimbabwe (Marrakech, 12:30)
- Group B: Egypt vs South Africa (Agadir, 15:00)
- Group A: Zambia vs Comoros (Casablanca, 17:30)
- Group A: Morocco vs Mali (Rabat, 20:00)
Saturday, December 27 2025
- Group D: Benin vs Botswana (Rabat, 12:30)
- Group D: Senegal vs DR Congo (Tangier, 15:00)
- Group C: Uganda vs Tanzania (Rabat 3, 17:30)
- Group C: Nigeria vs Tunisia (Fes, 20:00)
Sunday, December 28 2025
- Group F: Gabon vs Mozambique (Agadir, 12:30)
- Group E: Equatorial Guinea vs Sudan (Casablanca, 15:00)
- Group E: Algeria vs Burkina Faso (Rabat, 17:30)
- Group F: Ivory Coast vs Cameroon, (Marrakech, 20:00)
Monday, December 29 2025
- Group B: Angola vs Egypt (Agadir, 16:00)
- Group B: Zimbabwe vs South Africa (Marrakech, 16:00)
- Group A: Comoros vs Mali (Casablanca, 19:00)
- Group A: Zambia vs Morocco (Rabat, 19:00)
Tuesday, December 30 2025
- Group C: Tanzania vs Tunisia (Rabat, 16:00)
- Group C: Uganda vs Nigeria (Fes, 16:00)
- Group D: Benin vs Senegal (Tangier, 19:00)
- Group D: Botswana vs DR Congo (Rabat, 19:00)
Wednesday, December 31 2025
- Group E: Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria (Rabat, 16:00)
- Group E: Sudan vs Burkina Faso (Casablanca, 16:00)
- Group F: Gabon vs Ivory Coast (Marrakech, 19:00)
- Group F: Mozambique vs Cameroon (Agadir, 19:00)
Africa Cup of Nations 2025 spherical of 16
Saturday, January 3 2026
- SR1: Group D winners vs Group B/E/F third-place (Tangier, 16:00)
- SR2: Group A runners-up vs Group C runners-up (Casablanca, 19:00)
Sunday, January 4
- SR3: Group A winners vs Group C/D/E third-place (Rabat, 16:00)
- SR4: Group B runners-up vs Group F runners-up (Rabat, 19:00)
Monday, January 5
- SR5: Group B winners vs Group A/C/D third-place (Agadir, 6pm)
- SR6: Group C winners vs Group A/B/F third-place (Fes, 8:30pm)
Tuesday, January 6
- SR7: Group E winners vs Group D runners-up (Rabat 2, 6pm)
- SR8: Group F winners vs Group E runners-up (Marrakech, 8:30pm)
Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-finals
Friday, January 9
- QF1: Winner SR2 vs Winner SR1 (Tangier, 16:00)
- QF2: Winner SR4 vs Winner SR3 (Rabat, 19:00)
Saturday, January 10
- QF3: Winner SR7 vs Winner SR6 (Marrakech, 16:00)
- QF4: Winner SR5 vs Winner SR8 (Agadir, 19:00)
Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi-finals
Wednesday, January 14
- SF1: Winner QF1 vs Winner QF4 (Tangier, 17:00)
- SF2: Winner QF3 vs Winner QF2 (Rabat, 20:00)
Africa Cup of Nations 2025 third-place match
Saturday, January 17
- SF1 vs SF2 losers (Casablanca, 16:00)
Africa Cup of Nations 2025 closing
Sunday, January 18
- SF1 vs SF2 winners (Rabat, 19:00)
