The AFCON Group B standings took shape after an exciting opening round as Egypt and South Africa both claimed narrow 2–1 victories. The wins place both teams in strong positions early in the group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Standings After Egypt vs Zimbabwe
Egypt moved up the AFCON Group B after a dramatic 2–1 win over Zimbabwe, sealed by a late goal from captain Mohamed Salah.
Match Overview
- Final Score: Egypt 2–1 Zimbabwe
- Goals:
- Prince Dube (Zimbabwe) – 20’
- Omar Marmoush (Egypt) – 64’
- Mohamed Salah (Egypt) – 90+1’
Zimbabwe surprised Egypt by scoring first, despite having far less possession. Egypt controlled the game but struggled to convert chances in the first half.
In the second half, Egypt increased the tempo. Omar Marmoush equalized with a powerful finish before Salah’s injury-time strike secured all three points.
Match Statistics
- Possession: Egypt 80% – Zimbabwe 20%
- Shots: Egypt 32 – Zimbabwe 7
- Shots on target: Egypt 11 – Zimbabwe 3
Man of the Match: Omar Marmoush
Standings After South Africa vs Angola
South Africa also climbed the Group standings with a 2–1 victory over Angola, thanks to a stunning late goal from Lyle Foster.
Match Overview
- Final Score: South Africa 2–1 Angola
- Goals:
- Oswin Appollis (South Africa) – 21’
- Show (Angola) – 35’
- Lyle Foster (South Africa) – 79’
South Africa started strongly and deservedly took the lead. Angola responded well and equalized before halftime.
The match remained tight until Lyle Foster struck from outside the box in the 79th minute, securing a vital win for Bafana Bafana.
Man of the Match: Lyle Foster
AFCON Group B Standings After Matchday One
After the first round of matches, the AFCON Group B standings are tightly contested.
Current Group B Table
- South Africa – 3 points
- Egypt – 3 points
- Angola – 0 points
- Zimbabwe – 0 points
Goal difference currently separates Egypt and South Africa at the top.
AFCON Group B Standings: What’s Next
The next round of Group B matches will be crucial.
- Egypt vs South Africa will be a key clash for top spot.
- Angola vs Zimbabwe becomes a must-win game for both teams.
With star players delivering and margins tight, the AFCON Group B are expected to change quickly as the tournament continues.
