The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) continues on Sunday, December 22, with South Africa facing Angola in a crucial Group B encounter. Both teams begin their tournament at the Stade de Marrakech, aiming for a strong start in a competitive group.
Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00 local time in Morocco.
South Africa vs Angola: match details
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Match: South Africa vs Angola
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Competition: AFCON 2025 – Group B
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Date: Sunday, December 22, 2025
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Kick-off time:
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17:00 (Morocco)
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16:00 GMT
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18:00 South Africa (SAST)
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Venue: Stade de Marrakech
How to watch South Africa vs Angola live
The match will be broadcast live on beIN SPORTS 1, the official rights holder of AFCON 2025.
Fans can also watch the game via live streaming on beIN SPORTS digital platforms, available on Smart TV, desktop, tablet and mobile devices.
A familiar AFCON rivalry
This fixture marks the fifth meeting between South Africa and Angola at the Africa Cup of Nations. All previous encounters took place during the group stage.
AFCON head-to-head:
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South Africa: 2 wins, 2 draws
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Angola: 0 wins
Their most recent AFCON meeting came in 2013, when South Africa secured a 2–0 victory.
South Africa looking for a strong opening
The Bafana Bafana are competing in their 12th AFCON tournament. Champions in 1996 and finalists in 1998, South Africa arrive with experience but mixed results in recent opening matches.
South Africa have won only three of their last eleven AFCON opening games, with their most recent opening victory dating back to 2004. However, they qualified for AFCON 2025 unbeaten, under the guidance of head coach Hugo Broos.
Angola aiming to upset the favourites
Angola enter AFCON 2025 as a well-organised and disciplined side. Quarter-finalists at the last edition, they also completed qualification without defeat.
Historically, Angola have drawn six of their nine AFCON opening matches, often proving difficult to break down early in tournaments.
An important Group B clash
With both teams starting their AFCON 2025 campaign, South Africa vs Angola could prove decisive in shaping the Group B standings. A positive result would offer momentum and confidence ahead of the remaining group fixtures.
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