Egypt vs Nigeria: AFCON Bronze Match Preview

**Game:**
Egypt vs Nigeria

**Date:**
17 January 2026

**Kick-off:**
18:00 SAST

**Venue:**
Stade Mohamed V

**Online Streaming:**
Available on DStv.com and the DStv Now App

**TV Channel:**
SuperSport TV’s PSL Channel 202 / SABC 2

Pyramids defender Mohamed Hamdi is currently doubtful for the match due to a knee injury. Meanwhile, Coach Hossam Hassan faces no suspension concerns within his squad as they prepare to vie for the AFCON bronze medal.

**Egypt’s Possible XI:**
El Shenawy, Rabia, Ibrahim, Fatouh, Hany, Attia, Fathy, Abdelmaguid, Ashour, Marmoush, Salah

Nigeria welcomes back their captain Wilfred Ndidi, who returns from suspension after missing the last match against Morocco. However, they will be without central defender Calvin Bassey, who is suspended following a second yellow card against Morocco, and forward Cyriel Dessers, who is sidelined with an ankle injury.

**Nigeria’s Possible XI:**
Nwabali, Ogbu, Ajayi, Onyemaechi, Osayi-Samuel, Ndidi, Iwobi, Chukwueze, Adams, Lookman, Osimhen

Egypt’s recent semi-final loss to Senegal marked their first defeat in Morocco and their second match without a victory, having previously drawn 0-0 with Angola in their final group game. This scenario may provide Nigeria with the confidence needed to face an Egyptian side appearing less invincible.

The Super Eagles’ perfect record in the tournament was interrupted by a semi-final loss to hosts Morocco, decided by a penalty shootout after a goalless draw in extra time. However, Nigeria can take solace in the fact that they have yet to lose in regulation time and will seek to continue this streak against the Pharaohs.

This encounter will mark Nigeria’s fourth confrontation against North African teams in Morocco, following their previous victories over Tunisia (3-2) in the group stage and Algeria (2-0) in the quarter-finals, prior to their match with Morocco and now Egypt.

**Head-to-Head Record in Last Five AFCON Meetings:**
– January 11, 2022: Nigeria 1-0 Egypt (2021 AFCON)
– January 12, 2010: Egypt 3-1 Nigeria (2010 AFCON)
– March 30, 1994: Egypt 0-0 Nigeria (1994 AFCON)
– March 5, 1990: Nigeria 1-0 Egypt (1990 AFCON)
– March 20, 1988: Egypt 0-0 Nigeria (1988 AFCON)

For more information, visit the Egypt team page and the Nigeria team page, as well as the AFCON page for live updates.