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AFCON 2019: Friday Scores, Results, Standings and Updated Schedule

Egypt, the host of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, got off to a winning start to the tournament on Friday by beating Zimbabwe 1-0.

Star winger Trezeguet, playing on the opposite wing of Mohamed Salah, scored the only goal of the contest shortly before half-time.

Group A action will continue on Saturday with the contest between Congo and Uganda, while Group B also gets underway. Nigeria will face Burundi, and Guinea take on Madagascar. For a full look at the schedule, click here.

Group A Standings (Team, Played, Goal Difference, Points)

Egypt, 1, +1, 3

Dr Congo, 0, 0, 0

Uganda, 0, 0, 0

Zimbabwe, 1, -1, 0

Egypt are among the favourites to win this year's AFCON, and while they were far from their best, they flashed their tremendous talent at times on Friday.