Overview:
The clash between the two nations will be the ninth on the Afcon meeting with eight coming in the group stages and this will be the second meeting at a tournament hosted by Morocco, following their encounter in 1988.
Saturday January 17, 2026
- Mohamed V stadium, Casablanca 7pm [EAT]
Nigeria and Egypt face off in a third place off at the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations at the Grande Stade Mohamed V on Saturday.
The Super Eagles were eliminated at the semi-final by hosts Morocco 4-2 on penalties after drawing goalless after extra time at the Prince Moulay stadium on Wednesday.
Earlier on the same day, seven-time champions Egypt fall at the hands of Senegal 1-0 in Tangier extending their wait for a record extending 8th title.
Three-time champions Nigeria want to win a ninth bronze medal in Afcon history while Egypt want to finish third for only the fourth time.
The clash between the two nations will be the ninth on the Afcon meeting with eight coming in the group stages and this will be the second meeting at a tournament hosted by Morocco, following their encounter in 1988.
Overall, the sides have met 20 times, with Nigeria winning eight matches, Egypt six, and six ending in draws.
PAST AFCON MEETINGS
1963 – Group Stage: Egypt 6–3 Nigeria
Nigeria’s first AFCON meeting with Egypt came in the opening match of the 1963 tournament, a nine-goal thriller won 6–3 by Egypt. The Egyptians raced into a 5–0 lead before Nigeria scored their first goal. Mohamed Morsi Hossein and Hassan Ahmed El-Shazly both scored hat-tricks. Sudan and Egypt progressed to the semi-finals, while Nigeria were eliminated at the group stage.
1976 – Second Group Stage: Nigeria 3–2 Egypt
Nigeria defeated Egypt 3–2 in their final second group-stage match. The result was immaterial, as neither side had a chance of overhauling Guinea or Morocco. Nigeria finished third overall, with Egypt fourth.
1980 – Group Stage: Nigeria 1–0 Egypt
At the 1980 AFCON, with both teams already through to the semi-finals, hosts Nigeria won 1–0 in their final group game to finish as group winners. Nigeria went on to lift the trophy.
1984 – Semi-final: Nigeria 2–2 Egypt (Nigeria won on penalties)
The sides met in the semi-finals, where Egypt surrendered a two-goal lead as the match ended 2–2, with Nigeria advancing on penalties.
1988 – Group Stage: Nigeria 0–0 Egypt
A goalless draw in their final group game saw Nigeria top the group and eliminate Egypt, progressing to the semi-finals.
1990 – Group Stage: Nigeria 1–0 Egypt
Nigeria bounced back from a 5–1 opening loss to hosts Algeria to defeat Egypt 1–0, eliminating Egypt while Nigeria reached the final and finished runners-up.
1994 – Group Stage: Nigeria 0–0 Egypt
Another goalless draw in their final group game saw both teams progress to the quarter-finals. Egypt were eliminated at that stage, while Nigeria went on to lift the trophy.
2010 – Group Stage: Egypt 3–1 Nigeria
After a 16-year wait, the teams met again at AFCON, with Egypt ending a six-game winless run against Nigeria with a 3–1 come-from-behind victory in their opening group match. Nigeria still progressed to the quarter-finals, while Egypt went on to successfully defend their title.
2021 – Group Stage: Nigeria 1–0 Egypt
Nigeria won 1–0, with Kelechi Iheanacho scoring the only goal in the 30th minute. Both teams progressed from the group, Egypt finishing runners-up while Nigeria exited at the Round of 16.