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Egypt
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Preview:Egypt vs. Nigeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Egypt and Nigeria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 16, 05:14
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Egypt lineup vs Senegal: Predicted XI for Africa Cup of Nations clash as Salah chases history
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Egypt could line up for their Africa Cup of Nations clash against Senegal on WednesdayJan 12, 14:17
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Senegal lineup vs Egypt: Predicted XI for Africa Cup of Nations semi-final as Jackson eyes return
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Senegal could line up for their Africa Cup of Nations clash against Egypt on WednesdayJan 12, 13:55
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Preview:Senegal vs Egypt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Senegal and Egypt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 12, 13:08
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Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations predictions including Mohamed Salah's Egypt vs. Amad Diallo's Ivory Coast
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations fixtures, including Egypt against Ivory Coast.Jan 10, 06:00
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Monday's Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 predictions including Egypt vs. Benin
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for all of Monday's Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 fixtures, including Egypt vs. Benin.Jan 4, 22:52
Egypt lineup vs. Benin: Predicted XI for Africa Cup of Nations clash as Hossam Hassan faces puzzle as Mohamed Salah returns
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Egypt could line up for Monday's Africa Cup of Nations clash with Benin.Jan 3, 18:26
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Preview:Egypt vs. Benin - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Africa Cup of Nations last 16 clash between Egypt and Benin, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 3, 18:07
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AFCON 2025 Group B permutations: Who needs what to reach the last 16?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the permutations for Egypt, South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe on the final matchday of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Group B.Dec 28, 23:39
Friday's Africa Cup of Nations predictions including Egypt vs. South Africa
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for all of Friday's Africa Cup of Nations fixtures, including Egypt vs. South Africa.Dec 26, 03:07
Preview:Egypt vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Egypt and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 25, 00:15
Africa Cup of Nations: How to watch Egypt vs. South Africa - date, time, live stream and TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Friday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Egypt and South Africa.Dec 23, 22:48
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah makes AFCON history with last-minute Egypt winner
Mohamed Salah scores in the dying minute for Egypt to give them a 2-1 win over Zimbabwe in the AFCON, and his future at Liverpool appears to be secure.Dec 23, 13:19
Preview:Egypt vs. Zimbabwe - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Egypt and Zimbabwe, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 21, 05:35
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AFCON 2025: Mohamed Salah's Egypt legacy, Arne Slot fallout and Saudi transfer speculation
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at what the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations means for Mohamed Salah as he seeks his first continental title amid a backdrop of Liverpool controversy and mounting transfer speculation.Dec 21, 03:48
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AFCON 2025 group preview: Morocco bid to end 50-year wait on home soil as Ivory Coast defend trophy
Sports Mole previews the major narratives of AFCON 2025, from Morocco's immense burden and Mohamed Salah’s quest for a final legacy-defining trophy to Ivory Coast’s battle against the champions' curse.Dec 20, 23:06
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AFCON 2025 preview: Group analysis, star players and tournament predictions
Sports Mole previews the road to continental glory with a detailed group-by-group look at the 24 teams competing in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Dec 20, 04:16
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Africa Cup of Nations: The greatest moments in AFCON history
Sports Mole charts the most iconic AFCON moments from the 1957 opener to Ivory Coast’s 2023 miracle.Dec 19, 21:41
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Top 10 African players: Where do Mohamed Salah and Samuel Eto'o rank?
Sports Mole weighs up international heroics and domestic dominance to identify the 10 legendary figures who have shaped the African game.Dec 19, 04:12
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AFCON records and past winners: The complete history from 1957 to 2025
Sports Mole highlights Egypt’s historic dominance and the legendary individual milestones that have defined the Africa Cup of Nations since 1957.Dec 17, 23:59
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