Nigeria vs Egypt — AFCON 2025 Third‑Place Playoff (Today)
Nigeria and Egypt are meeting in the third‑place match of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Casablanca after both sides fell short in their semi‑finals. Egypt were beaten 1‑0 by Senegal in the last four, while hosts Morocco eliminated Nigeria on penalties following a goalless draw. The fixture, taking place at Stade Mohamed V, sees both teams compete for the bronze medal and pride as the tournament nears its climax in Morocco.
The encounter is scheduled to kick off at approximately 16:00 GMT (6:00 PM local Moroccan time). Broadcasters such as beIN SPORTS and SuperSport are carrying live coverage across the Middle East, Africa, and elsewhere, with additional regional channels and streaming services also showing the match.
This duel renews a storied rivalry between two of Africa’s football heavyweights. Historically, Nigeria and Egypt have met 20 times overall, with Nigeria holding a slight edge in head‑to‑head results. The Super Eagles are chasing a record ninth AFCON third‑place finish, while Egypt aim to add another bronze to their continental collection.
