The group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations enters its final stretch on December 29, 2025, with the start of the third day of group stage matches and the outcome in groups A and B.

While Egypt has already secured its place in the round of 16, the suspense remains for host country Morocco, which must secure its qualification against Zambia after its draw against Mali.

In the other matches, South Africa will be playing for survival against Zimbabwe in a highly anticipated southern African derby.

Meanwhile, Mali and Comoros will face off in a long-distance duel for one of the top two spots in Group A.