eFootball 2026 continues to celebrate iconic football moments through its premium card packs, and the Big Time and Show Time CAF Africa Cup of Nations 25 pack is one of them. Inspired by Africa’s biggest international tournament, it brings the top performers from the event as cards here.
Headlining the pack is Big Time Sadio Mané, the star of the collection, while the remaining featured players arrive as Show Time cards. After breaking down the skills and playstyles, here’s my full review of the eFootball 2026 Big Time and Show Time CAF Africa Cup of Nations 25 pack, breaking down whether it lives up to the hype.
eFootball 2026 Big Time and Show Time CAF Africa Cup of Nations players
Sadio Mané
- Position: LWF
- Playing Style: Prolific Winger
- Showtime Skills: Acceleration Burst and Low Screamer
At first glance, Mané feels a bit underwhelming for a Big Time level card purely based on overall rating, and that’s probably the biggest letdown here. That said, once you look past the number, the stats tell a much better story.
This is still a winger with elite dribbling, tight possession, and balance, making him very smooth. Acceleration Burst pairs nicely with his 90+ speed and acceleration, helping him beat defenders off the mark, while Low Screamer compensates for his finishing, even though they aren’t in the 90s in my build.
He won’t curl shots in, that’s a clear weakness, but his direct shooting and power-based finishes are reliable enough. You can either build him as someone who can be more of a creator than a finisher, changing progression as you need it.
Suggested Skills: One Touch Pass, Sole Control, Rising Shot/Dipping Shot, Pinpoint Crossing
Suggested Booster(s): Fantasista
Suggested Progression Points Allocation for Mane
| Shooting | Passing | Dribbling | Dexterity | Lower Body Strength | Aerial Strength | Defending | GK 1/2/3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Ademola Lookman
- Position: AMF
- Playing Style: Hole Player
- Showtime Skill: Momentum Dribbling
I love Mane’s card, yes, but here’s the card I would say is a steal deal. Yes, the Hole Player plus AMF combo role already suits his movement style, but what really elevates him is his position flexibility across almost every attacking role.
He’s quick, sharp, and extremely clean on the ball. Momentum Dribbling, combined with his high dribbling and tight possession, makes him a brilliant dribbler. Finishing is good enough to punish mistakes, passing is solid for link-up play, and the pace is 90+ too.
This is the kind of card that doesn’t scream “endgame” on paper, but trust me, his versatility is his biggest strength. You can build him for three positions: Wings, SS, or AMF. See what your requirement is, and then allocate your progression points.
Suggested Skills: Fighting Spirit, Sole Control,
Suggested Booster(s): Technique, Fantasista
Suggested Progression Points Allocation for Lookman
| Shooting | Passing | Dribbling | Dexterity | Lower Body Strength | Aerial Strength | Defending | GK 1/2/3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Yassine Bounou
- Position: GK
- Playing Style: Offensive Goalkeeper
- Showtime Skill: GK Directing Defense
Bounou’s biggest strength is his player ID, and it shows clearly in his build. Tall at 195 cm, quick to react, and with excellent reach, he covers the goal extremely well. With a proper build and booster, you’re looking at all key goalkeeping stats sitting comfortably above 90, which is exactly what you want from a top-tier keeper.
GK Directing Defense also adds value, especially for players who like a more organized backline, and given how the distribution of this skill isn’t common, this has a solid impact. Overall, he’s consistent, reliable, and a very safe goalkeeper pick.
Suggested Skills: NA
Suggested Booster(s): Saving
Suggested Progression Points Allocation for Bounou
| Aerial Strength | GK 1 | GK 2 | GK 3 | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 0 |
Hamdi Fathy
- Position: DMF
- Playing Style: Destroyer
- Showtime Skill: Long-Reach Tackle
Hamdi Fathy is a classic destroyer, and he plays exactly like one should. Defensively, this card is excellent, with strong tackling, high aggression, great stamina, and the Long Reach Tackle skill takes this card’s rating even further.
Ground defending is clearly his biggest strength, and his pace helps him recover quickly when pressing high. What makes him more interesting is his versatility. He’s comfortable on the ball, passes well for a destroyer, and can easily defend.
This defensive strength is another reason why he can even be trained as a center-back, where he can reach a potential 104 to 105 overall. The trade-off is his aerial game, because at 180 cm, aerial duels can be an issue, especially against taller forwards. So play him at DMF, and make use of his skillset.
Suggested Skills: Heading, Aerial Superiority, Through Passing
Suggested Booster(s): Hard Worker
Suggested Progression Points Allocation for Fathy
| Shooting | Passing | Dribbling | Dexterity | Lower Body Strength | Aerial Strength | Defending | GK 1/2/3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 0 |
Best pick from the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 25 pack in eFootball 2026
There’s no denying that I wouldn’t place any of these as Endgame cards. Yet, all are amazing cards. Pack value is pretty high because this 100-player pack brings more odds to pick a Show Time card. If you want some strong cards with better odds, you know what to do.
Here’s my final cards tier list and pack rating.
| Tier | Players |
|---|---|
| SSS (Endgame) | None |
| SS (Excellent) | Sadio Mané, Ademola Lookman |
| S (Strong) | Yassine Bounou, Hamdi Fathy |
| A (Good) | None |
| B (Average) | None |
| C (Below Average) | None |
Pack Rating: 3.5 out of 5
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