The eyes of football fans in the African continent are turning towards the "Mohammed V" stadium in Casablanca, to follow the live broadcast of the match between Egypt and Nigeria , in a fiery football summit that brings together the two giants of African football, in order to determine the winner of the third place and the bronze medal in the 2025 African Cup of Nations currently being held in Morocco.
A history of conflict between pharaohs and eagles
Today's match is more than just a placement game; it's a new chapter in the historic rivalry between Egypt, the record seven-time champions, and Nigeria, a team brimming with stars and professionals playing in Europe's top leagues. Matches between these two sides are always fiercely contested and exciting, with each striving to assert their dominance and cement their supremacy, especially since both were strong contenders for the title before their stumbles in the semi-finals.
The importance and impact of winning third place
Despite the disappointment of failing to reach the final, securing the bronze medal is of paramount importance to the coaching staff and players. A victory today will directly contribute to improving both teams' FIFA rankings, which will positively impact the draw for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Furthermore, Hossam Hassan, the Egyptian national team's coach, aims to end the tournament with a morale-boosting victory that will appease the anger of the sporting public and reaffirm the Pharaohs' ability to quickly return to competitive form.
The journey of the two teams and the drama of the semi-finals
Egypt enters the match looking to heal its wounds after a bitter 1-0 defeat to Senegal in the semi-finals, a match that brought back memories of past fierce rivalries between the two teams. Meanwhile, Nigeria a dramatic night against the host nation, Morocco, with the match ending in a goalless draw before the Atlas Lions prevailed 4-2 in a penalty shootout, setting up a bronze medal clash with Egypt.
Match date and expected lineup
The match kicks off at 6:00 PM Cairo time . Hossam Hassan is expected to make tactical changes to inject new energy into the team, with the following lineup being anticipated:
- Goalkeeper: Mostafa Shobeir.
- Defense line: Mohamed Hany, Ramy Rabia, Hamdi Fathi, Khaled Sobhi.
- Midfield: Ahmed Sayed Zizo, Mohannad Lasheen, Emam Ashour.
- Attack line: Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Mohamed, Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet.
The Al-Dustour website provides live and direct coverage of the events of the meeting, with an analytical studio monitoring all the technical and digital details of this anticipated confrontation.
