Nigeria and Egypt set for AFCON bronze medal battle
Nigeria and Egypt are set to renew their long-standing rivalry in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place play-off. Both teams have rich histories in the competition, with Nigeria aiming for a ninth bronze medal and Egypt seeking a fourth third-place finish. The match highlights the fierce competition between two of Africa’s football giants. Key players like Victor Osimhen and Mohamed Salah are expected to play pivotal roles.
Match highlights
- Nigeria and Egypt will meet for the 10th time in AFCON history, with both teams having a storied rivalry spanning over six decades.
- Nigeria has a flawless record in third-place matches, winning all seven previous games and aiming to secure a ninth bronze medal.
- Egypt looks to add a fourth third-place finish, having previously succeeded in 1963, 1970, and 1974.
- The last AFCON meeting saw Nigeria win 1–0 in 2021, but Egypt won their most recent encounter, a 2–1 friendly victory on 16 December 2025.
- Mohamed Salah could equal the record for Egypt’s all-time AFCON top scorer with another goal in the tournament.
