Going into this match, Egypt are enjoying a 20-game unbeaten run across all competitions under coach Hossam Hossan..
Bafana are unbeaten in their last 27 games under Hugo Broos, including the Lesotho game, which saw Likuena being handed a 3-0 win due to Teboho Mokoena’s suspension.
Both Bafana and Egypt won their respective opening Group B matches, with similar 2-1 victories over Angola and Zimbabwe.
They already went into the tournament regarded as favourites to proceed to the knockouts from this group.
This Boxing Day fixture will give a huge test to either side and scrutinise their credentials as tournament favourites.
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