Zimbabwe's national soccer team faces a challenging path at AFCON 2025 as it seeks to advance beyond the group stage for the first time in tournament history. The Warriors have assembled their most experienced roster in years, drawing strength from players competing in top European leagues, including Marshall Munetsi of Wolverhampton Wanderers, Marvelous Nakamba of Luton Town, Jordan Zemura of Udinese, and veteran striker Tino Kadewere.
The team drew into Group B alongside Egypt, a multiple AFCON champion and heavy favorite, regional rival South Africa, and physically imposing Angola. Zimbabwe will open against Egypt on Sunday, December 22, followed by matches against Angola on Thursday, December 26, and South Africa on Sunday, December 29.
Analysts suggest the Warriors must earn at least a draw against Egypt before targeting victories over Angola and South Africa to secure advancement. Success depends on their midfield control and defensive discipline throughout the three-match group campaign.
The team drew into Group B alongside Egypt, a multiple AFCON champion and heavy favorite, regional rival South Africa, and physically imposing Angola. Zimbabwe will open against Egypt on Sunday, December 22, followed by matches against Angola on Thursday, December 26, and South Africa on Sunday, December 29.
Analysts suggest the Warriors must earn at least a draw against Egypt before targeting victories over Angola and South Africa to secure advancement. Success depends on their midfield control and defensive discipline throughout the three-match group campaign.
