Why Egypt vs South Africa at AFCON 2025 still resonates: a reminder of what the tournament does best

CAF’s latest look back at Egypt vs South Africa from AFCON 2025 isn’t just nostalgia—it’s a case study in why the Africa Cup of Nations remains football’s most unpredictable major tournament. The match’s defining image, Tawanda Maswanhise’s standout goal, has become shorthand for the competition’s ability to mint new stars on the biggest stage.