2006 African Cup of Nations draw

The draw for the 2006 African Cup happened today. Egypt, who has won this tournament 4 times, sits atop Group A as hosts. Tunisia will try and defend their title from atop Group C. Group D looks to be the most difficult group or "Group of Death." Both Nigeria and Ghana, also known as bitter rivals, hold positions in the group. In addition, Senegal, a team that went far in the 2002 World Cup, is also in the grouping. Zimbabwe rounds out the group.

Group A
Egypt
Libya
Ivory Coast
Morocco

Group B
Cameroon
Angola
Togo
DR Congo

Group C
Tunisia
Zambia
Guinea
South Africa

Group D
Nigeria
Zimbabwe
Ghana
Senegal

The Cup will take place in Egypt between 20 January and 10 February.