The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Friday night as hosts Egypt take on Zimbabwe at the Cairo International Stadium in a Group A clash.
The Pharaohs qualification by virtue of being tournament hosts, but still played the qualifiers and finished second behind Tunisia in Group J.
The seven-time African champions' preparations have also gone smoothly, having seen off Tanzania and Guinea in warm-up friendlies. They are favourites at odds of (1.19) with Bet9ja to win this match.
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Meanwhile it’s back-to-back Afcon apperances for the Warriors after they finished top of qualifying Group G ahead of DR Congo, Liberia and Congo Brazzaville.