The eyes of African football followers are turning to the conclusion of the group stage competitions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco, as the outlines of the Round of 16 matchups are beginning to emerge amid anticipation of several highly awaited strong matches.

Calculations indicate the possibility of the Moroccan national team facing a highly anticipated Arab encounter against their Egyptian counterparts in the Round of 16, after the Egyptian team officially secured qualification as group leaders following two consecutive victories, with one last match to be played without pressure against Angola.

On the other hand, the host team Morocco has not yet secured early qualification after drawing 1-1 with Mali in the second round of the group stage, postponing the decision of qualification to the final match against Zambia.

The chances of an Egypt-Morocco encounter increase if the Moroccan team slips up against Zambia by losing only, while Mali wins against Comoros in the other group match, which could push Morocco to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams, leading to a special Arab showdown with Egypt in the Round of 16, a match of great artistic and competitive value.

Despite this scenario, Morocco's chances remain slim given the strong players and continental experience they possess, making them the favorites to secure victory against Zambia and qualify as group leaders without entering complicated calculations.