Warriors kick off Afcon with Egypt tie

THE Warriors are set to kick off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) campaign with probably their toughest Group B assignment as they entertain a star-studded Egypt side aiming for Cup glory.

Egypt, parading stars such as Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, Ipswich skipper Sam Morsy, Manchester City new signing Omar Marmoush and Mahmoud Hassan, commonly known as Trezeguet, will arrive in Morocco as one of the favourites to win the tournament

Zimbabwe have faced Egypt twice at Afcon and lost on both occasions, but Warriors coach Michael Nees, is not bothered about reputation or history as he targets a blistering start at the tournament.

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