The Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria will tackle the Pharaohs of Egypt in a world pleasant on December 14 on the Cairo Worldwide Stadium, as each groups intensify preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
The Egyptian Soccer Affiliation (EFA) confirmed the fixture on Sunday, noting that the match was organized on the request of Egypt’s head coach Hossam Hassan, who’s eager to check his squad towards one among Africa’s prime sides forward of the continental showpiece.
Earlier than the conflict with Nigeria, Egypt will take part within the UAE Worldwide Match, the place they’re scheduled to face Uzbekistan on November 14. The event additionally options Cape Verde and Iran, who will play a day earlier, with the winners assembly within the ultimate on November 18.
Senegal had been initially anticipated to participate within the invitational event however withdrew, permitting Cape Verde to fill the vacant spot.
The Pharaohs have been drawn in Group B of the 2025 AFCON alongside South Africa, Angola, and Zimbabwe. Having already secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Egypt’s focus is firmly on reclaiming the AFCON title.
In the meantime, the Tremendous Eagles can be occupied through the November worldwide window with the CAF 2026 World Cup playoffs, the place they may battle Gabon, Cameroon, and Congo DR for a spot within the intercontinental playoff.
Nigeria had earlier been compelled to cancel two deliberate AFCON warm-up video games in america, which coincided with the World Cup playoff schedule. The pleasant towards Egypt thus serves as an excellent substitute and a priceless take a look at for Finidi George’s males as they intention to go one step higher than their runner-up end on the 2023 AFCON.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco, is scheduled to kick off in late December.
