Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune hopes to meet the pitch invader who escaped security and ran the length of the field to hug him. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Afcon 2019: Groups and fixtures for the continental showpiece
The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations has dished up some tasty clashes. Here’s how the draw shapes up for the continental showpiece.
Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune hopes to meet the pitch invader who escaped security and ran the length of the field to hug him. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
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The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations promises some mouthwatering clashes when it kicks off in Egypt later this year. The action will kick off on 21 June with the final scheduled to be played on 19 July.
The tournament will be played at six venues across Egypt with three in Cairo and one each in Alexandria, Ismailia and Suez.
Egypt, winner of the competition a record seven times, were grouped with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and Zimbabwe at a spectacular draw ceremony held in Giza on Friday.
Group F in the 24-team tournament brought together the second and third most successful sides in its history.
Cameroon, who won their fifth continental crown last time and were originally set to host the competition, will face four-time winners Ghana.
Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Groups and teams
Group A
Egypt (hosts), Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Zimbabwe
Group B
Nigeria, Guinea, Madagascar, Burundi
Group C
Senegal, Algeria, Kenya, Tanzania
Group D
Morocco, Ivory Coast, South Africa, Namibia
Group E
Tunisia, Mali, Mauritania, Angola
Group F
Cameroon (holders), Ghana, Benin, Guinea-Bissau
Afcon 2019: How teams progress from groups
The top two finishers in each group and four best
