H2H And Where To Watch Nigeria Vs Egypt AFCON 2025 Third-Place Match
The Super Eagles of Nigeria and Egypt meet on Saturday at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca with pride, history and momentum still on the line as both sides contend for third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Kick-off is set for 5pm Nigeria time, with the Super Eagles and the Pharaohs looking to close their campaigns on a high after suffering painful semi-final exits earlier in the week.
The Genius Media NNigeria reports that Nigeria’s flawless run in Morocco was halted by the hosts in a tense last-four clash that yielded few chances. The Eagles managed just two efforts across 120 minutes before eventually falling 4-2 on penalties following a goalless draw. It was a cruel end to a match defined by discipline and defensive resolve.
Egypt, seven-time champions of the AFCON, were beaten 1-0 by Senegal in Tangier, with Sadio Mane striking late to settle the clash.
Despite the disappointment, Nigeria’s head coach, Eric Chelle, has urged his players to refocus and finish the tournament with intent.
Egypt boss Hossam Hassan sees the tournament as a valuable step in his side’s build-up to the World Cup later this year, where the Pharaohs will face Belgium, New Zealand and Iran in Group G.
Today’s clash also brings together two of the competition’s sharpest finishers. Egypt captain Mohamed Salah and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen both have four goals, just one behind leading scorer Brahim Diaz.
This will be the 10th meeting between the sides at AFCON. Nigeria edged their most recent tournament encounter 1-0 during the group stage of the 2021 edition and boasts a flawless record in third-place playoffs, having won all eight previous matches of this kind.
Head-to-Head
Overall Nigeria: P20 W8 D6 L6 GF29 GA24 GD +5
Egypt: P20 W6 D6 L8 GF24 GA29 GD -5
AFCON only Nigeria: P9 W5 D2 L2 GF12 GA13
Egypt: P9 W2 D2 L5 GF13 GA12
Overall, the nations have met 20 times, with Nigeria claiming eight wins, Egypt six and six matches ending level. Nigeria won two successive AFCON-related meetings, both by 1-0 scorelines, including the 2021 AFCON group match.
Egypt won the most recent encounter, a friendly played on 16 December 2025. Mahmoud Saber scored in the 28th minute and Mostafa Mohamed added a second after the break, while Chidozie Awaziem pulled one back in first-half stoppage time.
Nigeria’s friendly win in Asaba in 2019 ended a seven-match winless run against Egypt and marked their first victory over the Pharaohs in 29 years, dating back to their 1990 AFCON triumph.
Nigeria and Egypt Team News
For Egypt, forward Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet recovered from injury to feature against Senegal and is expected to be available again. Mohamed Hamdi was not passed fit for the semi-final and remains a doubt. Hossam Abdelmaguid is suspended after accumulating yellow cards, while Mohamed Hamdy continues his recovery from a serious knee injury. Hassan is expected to stick largely with the same lineup, barring fatigue concerns.
Nigeria welcome back captain Wilfred Ndidi after suspension ruled him out of the semi-final. Defender Calvin Bassey is suspended after picking up a first-half booking last time out.
There are fitness concerns over Osimhen, who was withdrawn during extra time against Morocco after appearing to struggle physically. Ryan Alebiosu has also been managing fitness issues, while striker Cyriel Dessers has withdrawn from the squad after suffering an ankle injury.
Where to Watch Nigeria Vs Egypt AFCON 2025 Third-place match
Fans can follow the match live on CAF TV, Channel 4, NTA Sports and SuperSport.
