Egypt and Nigeria Face Off in AFCON 2025 Third-Place Match in Casablanca

Egypt and Nigeria are set to compete in the third-place match of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca on January 17. Egypt lost 0-1 to Senegal in the semi-finals, while Nigeria was defeated by Morocco on penalties. Nigeria has a record eight third-place finishes and holds a slight historical edge. Key players include Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush for Egypt, with Nigeria missing injured Victor Osimhen but likely fielding Akor Adams and Alex Iwobi.