AFCON 2025: 5 group stage fixtures to watch

By Enitan AbdultawabAs excitement builds toward the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the group stage of AFCON 2025 appears to have potential exciting matchups.With the tournament drawing together some of the continent’s most talented squads and emerging stars, several fixtures stand out for their potential to define early momentum, set narratives, and deliver the kind of drama AFCON is known for.From defending champions seeking to assert dominance to traditional heavyweights loo