Bafana Bafana drafted into group B for AFCON 2025. Image: AFCON.
(The Post News)– Bafana Bafana will face Egypt, Angola, and Zimbabwe in Group B of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). The draw took place on Monday in Rabat, Morocco, which will host the tournament at the end of 2025.
Bafana qualified for the competition in commanding fashion, finishing top of their qualifying group without a single defeat. This follows their impressive bronze medal finish at the 2023 Afcon in Ivory Coast—their first medal in over two decades. Under coach Hugo Broos, the team has transformed into one of the continent’s strongest sides, and there’s growing optimism about their chances of claiming a second Afcon title. Their toughest challenge in the group will undoubtedly be Egypt, led by Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah.
Safa president Danny Jordaan praised the team’s progress, highlighting their unbeaten qualification campaign and the confidence displayed by players on the international stage. Meanwhile, CAF president Patrice Motsepe promised an exciting tournament, building on the success of Ivory Coast 2023. With momentum on their side, Bafana Bafana are poised to make their mark in Morocco, and fans will hope for another historic Afcon campaign.
Africa Cup of Nations groups:
Group A: Morocco, Mali, Zambia, Comoros
Group B: Egypt, South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe
Group C: Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania
Group D: Senegal, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Benin, Botswana
Group E: Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan
Group F: Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Gabon, Mozambique
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