Egypt will face Nigeria in the AFCON 2025 third-place playoff after both sides suffered semi-final defeats. Egypt were edged out 1&ndash;0 by Senegal, while Nigeria lost 4&ndash;2 on penalties to Morocco following a draw in regular time.
Date and Time
The third-place match between Egypt and Nigeria will take place on Saturday, 17 January 2026, at 6:00 pm, at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca. The winner will secure third place in the tournament.
Meanwhile, Sunday&rsquo;s final will see hosts Morocco aim to complete a memorable home campaign when they face Senegal, who are looking to reclaim the AFCON title they last won in 2021. The AFCON 2025 final will be played on Sunday, 18 January, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Head-to-Head
Egypt are the most successful nation in AFCON history, having won the tournament seven times, while Nigeria have lifted the trophy three times.
According to Transfermarkt, the two sides have met 19 times in all competitions, with Egypt winning six matches, Nigeria winning seven, and six games ending in draws.
At the AFCON tournament specifically, Egypt and Nigeria have faced each other nine times. Their most recent AFCON meeting came in 2022, when Nigeria claimed a 1&ndash;0 victory. However, Egypt won the latest encounter between the two sides, defeating Nigeria 2&ndash;1 in a friendly in December 2025.
What to Expect
Both teams boast strong squads and rich tournament experience, setting the stage for a highly competitive clash as they battle for a place on the AFCON podium.
Photo Credit: TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations&rsquo; official page

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