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AFCON 2025 Preview: Super Eagles Face Egypt in Bronze-Medal Showdown

Posted : 16 January 2026

Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Egypt’s Pharaohs will go head-to-head on Saturday in the bronze-medal match of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca. Both teams, boasting a combined total of 10 AFCON titles, were determined to claim the championship but fell short in the semi-finals—Egypt losing to Senegal in Tangier and Nigeria exiting on penalties against Morocco in Rabat.

The match provides an opportunity for both sides to secure a consolation prize, with Nigeria aiming to maintain its perfect record in AFCON bronze-medal matches, having won all eight previous encounters.

The Super Eagles have scored 14 goals in six matches this tournament and remain unbeaten in regulation time, though their semi-final exit was disappointing. Egypt, meanwhile, has won six bronze medals in AFCON history, and victory could narrow the gap with Nigeria’s tally.

Saturday’s match will take place at the Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca, kicking off at 5 p.m., marking the 25th senior-level clash between Nigeria and Egypt.

Over the years, both teams have shared memorable encounters, including the dramatic 1984 AFCON semi-final in Abidjan, where Nigeria overcame a two-goal deficit to win 8–7 on penalties.

The two nations have faced each other 10 times at AFCON, with Nigeria winning five of the previous nine matches and drawing twice.

This match promises to be another chapter in their rich rivalry, offering star players like Victor Osimhen and Mohamed Salah a chance to add to their legacy and claim continental pride.

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