The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will reach an early climax on Friday when South Africa take on Egypt in a top-of-the-table Group B match in Agadir, Morocco.
Bafana Bafana are among the early favourites, Egypt are seven-time Afcon champions. The head-to-head record heavily favours Bafana, but the world rankings tell another story.
The Pharaohs are ranked 35th in the world, while South Africa occupy 61st place.
