Egypt and Nigeria will meet in a friendly match on Tuesday, their final warm‑up before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) begins on Sunday. The Egyptian national team trained on Monday in preparation for the game, which will be played in Cairo. This encounter will serve as a crucial tune‑up for both sides ahead of the continental championship.
The seven‑time AFCON champions will travel to Morocco immediately after the friendly to prepare for the group stage, where they will face Zimbabwe, South Africa and Angola. Egypt’s first tournament match is scheduled for 22 December against Zimbabwe. Nigeria, meanwhile, has been fine‑tuning its preparations but will be without several key players, including Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen and Paris FC winger Moses Simon, who have yet to join the squad. Consequently, coach Eric Chelle is expected to field an experimental line‑up against Egypt.
Nigeria is drawn in Group C with Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania, with all of its group‑stage games set to take place in Fez. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations runs from 21 December to 18 January and promises an exciting tournament. The Egypt‑Nigeria friendly kicks off on Tuesday, 16 December, at 18:00 GMT, offering both teams a valuable chance to assess their strengths and weaknesses before the competition begins. Fans can expect intense competition and thrilling matches as Africa’s best teams vie for the top spot, and the outcome of this friendly will be closely watched for clues about each side’s strategy and readiness.
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