AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Battle Egypt for Third Place

Published on January 17, 2026

The Super Eagles of Nigeria take on Egypt’s Pharaohs in the third-place play-off of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) this Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco.

The match kicks off at 6:00 p.m. Cairo time and will decide the bronze medal winners following both teams’ semi-final defeats. Nigeria were beaten by hosts Morocco 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw, while Egypt lost 1-0 to Senegal in their semi-final.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed to officiate the encounter, assisted by officials from across the continent.

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This will be a high-stakes clash between two of Africa’s most decorated national teams. The Super Eagles have a perfect record in AFCON third-place play-offs, winning all eight previous editions they contested the highest tally in the tournament’s history. Egypt, meanwhile, aim to secure a podium finish after finishing the group stage strongly and progressing through their knockout fixtures.

Nigeria and Egypt have met 20 times historically, including nine AFCON meetings, with Nigeria holding a slight edge in wins overall. The teams will look to end their continental campaigns on a positive note ahead of next year’s World Cup qualifiers and other international fixtures.

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Fans around the world are preparing to tune in, with multiple broadcasters carrying the match live from North Africa.

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