Nigeria Vs Egypt: AFCON 2025 Third-Place Clash – Team News, H2H & Live Stream Info

According to Ireporter Online, Nigeria and Egypt will face off on Saturday at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, with pride and momentum on the line as both teams compete for third place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Kick-off is scheduled for 5pm Nigerian time, as the Super Eagles and Pharaohs aim to end their tournament campaigns on a high note following semi-final disappointments earlier this week.

Nigeria’s unbeaten run in Morocco came to an end against hosts Morocco in a tense semi-final that produced few chances. The Eagles registered only two shots in 120 minutes before losing 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw, a conclusion marked by defensive discipline and resilience.

Egypt, seven-time AFCON champions, fell 1-0 to Senegal in Tangier, with Sadio Mane scoring the decisive goal late in the match. Despite setbacks, Nigeria’s head coach, Eric Chelle, has encouraged his squad to refocus and finish the tournament strongly.

Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan views the tournament as a valuable preparation for the 2026 World Cup, where the Pharaohs will compete in Group G against Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran.

Saturday’s encounter also showcases two of the competition’s most prolific scorers. Egypt captain Mohamed Salah and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen have each netted four goals, just one shy of top scorer Brahim Diaz.

This will mark the tenth AFCON meeting between the two sides. Nigeria won their most recent tournament encounter 1-0 during the 2021 group stage and has a perfect record in third-place playoffs, winning all eight previous matches.

In head-to-head statistics, Nigeria leads overall with eight wins, six draws, and six losses, scoring 29 goals and conceding 24. In AFCON matches only, Nigeria has five wins, two draws, and two losses, with 12 goals scored and 13 conceded. Egypt has six overall wins and two AFCON victories in nine matches. The teams last met in a friendly on 16 December 2025, where Egypt triumphed 2-1, with Mahmoud Saber and Mostafa Mohamed scoring for the Pharaohs and Chidozie Awaziem pulling one back for Nigeria.

For team news, Egypt could feature Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet after his return from injury. Mohamed Hamdi remains doubtful, while Hossam Abdelmaguid is suspended. Mohamed Hamdy continues to recover from a serious knee injury. Nigeria will have captain Wilfred Ndidi back following suspension, though Calvin Bassey is ruled out due to a booking. Osimhen’s fitness is a concern after being substituted in extra time against Morocco, while Ryan Alebiosu has ongoing fitness issues and Cyriel Dessers withdrew due to an ankle injury.

Fans can watch the match live on CAF TV, Channel 4, NTA Sports, and SuperSport.