Following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage draw was made in Rabat on Monday, South Africa will face Mohamed Salah-captained Egypt while Ademola Lookman-inspired Nigeria must tackle Tunisia.
Hosts Morocco face giant killers Comoros in the opening match of the 24-team tournament on December 21 while title-holders Ivory Coast will come up against five-time winners, Cameroon.
Sudan, a country ravaged by civil war, drew Algeria, and the clash of Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo is set to be another group-stage highlight.
Apart from South Africa, the record seven-time champions will take on two other countries from the south of the continent, Angola and Zimbabwe, in Group B.
Nigeria, runners-up to the Ivory Coast last year, is blessed with outstanding forwards, including African Footballer of the Year Lookman and his predecessor Victor Osimhen.
