Friday Goals Galore: AFCON 2025, Premier League Spotlight, and Where to Watch
25 December 2025
Friday's football menu is packed with AFCON 2025 group-stage clashes, a Saudi Pro League restart, and a high-profile Premier League fixture.
Four AFCON 2025 matches headline the day: Egypt faces South Africa, while Morocco takes on Mali; Angola plays Zimbabwe, and Zambia meets Comoros. In Saudi Arabia, the round 11 schedule features Al Fateh vs Al Ahli, Al Khulood vs Al Taawoun, and Al Hilal vs Al Khaleej. In England, Old Trafford hosts a pivotal clash as Manchester United meet Newcastle United in the Premier League.
Fans can watch AFCON and the English league on beIN SPORTS, with TOD TV and Thmanyah providing additional streaming routes. ON SPORTS carries the Egypt Cup, and NordVPN offers a workaround for watching from overseas. The article also lays out the commentators for each game and the exact kickoff times across Morocco, Egypt, and the region.
What channels broadcast Friday's matches? BeIN SPORTS is the primary home for AFCON and the Premier League, with TOD TV and Thmanyah serving as alternative streams, and ON SPORTS covering the Egypt Cup. NordVPN is suggested for fans who want to watch from outside their usual geographic area.
Friday’s schedule highlights include: AFCON 2025 Round 2 — Angola vs Zimbabwe at 13:30 Morocco / 14:30 Egypt; Egypt vs South Africa at 16:00 / 17:00; Zambia vs Comoros at 18:30 / 19:30; Morocco vs Mali at 21:00 / 22:00. Saudi Pro League — Al Fateh vs Al Ahli at 16:05 (Saudi), 17:05 (UAE); Al Khulood vs Al Taawoun at 18:00 / 19:00; Al Hilal vs Al Khaleej at 20:30 / 21:30. EPL — Manchester United vs Newcastle United at 23:00 (Saudi), 00:00 (UAE). The Egypt Cup fixture listed is ZED vs AL EGYPT at 14:30 (Egypt), 15:30 (Saudi).
Upcoming action can be followed via the complete schedule linked in the article.
Old Trafford is in the spotlight for the Premier League clash, while AFCON’s group-stage drama unfolds across Africa and Europe. Fans are urged to check local listings for channel availability and regional start times, as kickoffs are time-zone dependent.
What channels broadcast Friday's matches?
BeIN SPORTS covers AFCON and the Premier League, with TOD TV and Thmanyah offering additional streaming options. ON SPORTS holds the Egypt Cup rights, and NordVPN is suggested for worldwide access to streams.
Friday’s schedule snapshot
AFCON 2025 — Angola vs Zimbabwe (13:30 Morocco / 14:30 Egypt), Egypt vs South Africa (16:00 / 17:00), Zambia vs Comoros (18:30 / 19:30), Morocco vs Mali (21:00 / 22:00).
Saudi Pro League — Al Fateh vs Al Ahli (16:05 / 17:05), Al Khulood vs Al Taawoun (18:00 / 19:00), Al Hilal vs Al Khaleej (20:30 / 21:30).
Premier League — Manchester United vs Newcastle United (23:00 / 00:00).
Egypt Cup — ZED vs AL EGYPT (14:30 / 15:30).
Special note: For fans tuning in from abroad, NordVPN is recommended for a seamless, global viewing experience.
In short, Friday is a football lover’s dream: AFCON action, domestic league rhythms, and a blockbuster EPL showdown all in one day. And yes, there will be snacks. Punchline time coming up—stay tuned.
Punchline 1: If football had a soundtrack, Friday would be its highlight reel—the only time a 0-0 can still feel like a plot twist. Punchline 2: My remote control has a better social life than I do during kickoff; it never leaves the couch and always finds the goal line first.
