Nigeria will battle Egypt for third place at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations when both sides meet on Thursday, 16 January, with kickoff scheduled for 17:00 local time (16:00 GMT).
The Super Eagles are aiming to secure a record ninth AFCON bronze medal, while the Pharaohs will be chasing their fourth third-place finish in the tournament’s history.
This encounter will mark the 10th meeting between Nigeria and Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations, renewing one of the continent’s most storied rivalries.
Head-to-Head Record
Overall Meetings
- Nigeria: Played 20 | Won 8 | Drawn 6 | Lost 6 | Goals For 29 | Goals Against 24 | Goal Difference +5
- Egypt: Played 20 | Won 6 | Drawn 6 | Lost 8 | Goals For 24 | Goals Against 29 | Goal Difference -5
AFCON Meetings Only
- Nigeria: Played 9 | Won 5 | Drawn 2 | Lost 2 | Goals For 12 | Goals Against 13
- Egypt: Played 9 | Won 2 | Drawn 2 | Lost 5 | Goals For 13 | Goals Against 12
With both teams missing out on a place in the final, pride, history and a place on the podium will be on the line as two African heavyweights clash once again on the AFCON stage.
