nigeria vs egypt

The Digest: According to widespread social media reports and coverage from outlets like ESPN and BBC Sport, Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was targeted with racist abuse during an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match. A video circulated online appears to show a banana being thrown onto the...

The Digest: Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has reflected on Nigeria’s 4–2 penalty shootout victory over Egypt in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff. The match ended 0–0 in regulation time before Nwabali saved spot kicks from Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush to secure...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has praised the Super Eagles for securing third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following their penalty shootout victory over Egypt. In a statement on his verified X account, Obi commended the team for fighting with...

The Digest: Nigeria’s Super Eagles have claimed their ninth Africa Cup of Nations bronze medal after defeating Egypt 4–3 in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw in Casablanca. Akor Adams had a first-half header disallowed by VAR, but goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s saves during regulation...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has made several adjustments to Nigeria's starting lineup for tonight's Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff against Egypt. With Calvin Bassey suspended, Igoh Ogbu steps into central defense. Stanley Nwabali retains his place in goal, while...

The Digest: Egypt and Nigeria will face off in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff at Stade Mohamed V on Saturday, with kick-off at 17:00 SAST. Both teams enter the match after disappointing semi-final exits, with Egypt losing 1-0 to Senegal and Nigeria falling to hosts Morocco on...

The Digest: Egypt and Nigeria will meet in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff on Saturday, with both teams aiming to end their campaigns on a high after semi-final defeats. Egypt lost 1-0 to Senegal, while Nigeria was eliminated by host nation Morocco in a penalty shootout. Egypt...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Moroccan official Jalal Jayed as the referee for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff between Nigeria and Egypt. The match is scheduled for Saturday, following Nigeria's penalty-shootout loss to Morocco in the...

The Digest: The Super Eagles will face Egypt on Tuesday in their only pre-AFCON 2025 friendly, a fixture set to test both sides’ readiness despite likely absences of key stars. Key Points: The match kicks off at 7 PM Nigerian time at the 75,000-seat Cairo International Stadium. Broadcast...

The Digest: The pre-AFCON friendly between Nigeria and Egypt has been moved from December 14 to December 16 after FIFA extended the deadline for clubs to release players to December 15. Rooted in the storm of international scheduling, the match will now be played as a practice game with...