The highly anticipated match between Egypt and South Africa is scheduled for Friday, December 26, as part of the second round of the group stages in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The match will be hosted at the Adrar Stadium (also known as the Grand Stadium of Agadir) in Morocco, with the kick-off set for five pm Cairo time.
Fans can tune in to watch the game live on the Qatari beIN SPORTS network, which holds the exclusive broadcasting rights for the Africa Cup of Nations across North Africa and the Middle East. For this tournament, the network has dedicated four specialized channels to provide comprehensive coverage:
- beIN SPORTS MAX 1
- beIN SPORTS MAX 2
- beIN SPORTS MAX 3
- beIN SPORTS MAX 4
For those looking for free-to-air options, the match will also be broadcast live on the Algerian terrestrial channel (Program National), which is available via the Nilesat satellite.
The Egyptian national team began their AFCON campaign with a thrilling victory over Zimbabwe, finishing 2–1.
Similarly, South Africa launched their journey with a 2–1 win against Angola, a result that provides them with significant momentum heading into their clash against the Pharaohs.
Egypt takes to the pitch aiming for a second consecutive victory to secure the top spot in the group and effectively place one foot in the knockout stages.
Led by head coach Hossam Hassan, the Pharaohs are determined to return to the podium and reclaim continental glory. Egypt’s last AFCON title was achieved in 2010 during the tournament held in Angola, marking the end of their historic “three-peat” era.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
