AFCON: Nigeria to face Egypt for third place after semi-final loss

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on Egypt’s Pharaohs in the third-place match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following their respective defeats in the semi-finals of the tournament.

On Wednesday night, the Nigerian side saw their hopes of reaching the final dashed after they lost 4–2 in a penalty shootout to host nation Morocco after a tense 0–0 draw at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.

 
Earlier, Egypt were knocked out by Senegal, with Sadio Mané’s decisive strike sealing the Teranga Lions’ progression.

With the final now set between Morocco and Senegal, both semi-final losers will play for third place.

Nigeria and Egypt are scheduled to meet on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca.