Egypt and Nigeria compete for third place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with the latter aiming to take home the bronze medal for the first time.
In the semi-final, the Super Eagles were defeated by Morocco on penalties. Senegal, on the other hand, defeated Egypt.
Coach Eric Chelle has already chosen his starting lineup for the match, leaving out Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.
Your #SuperEagles will battle the Egyptian Pharaohs. #EGYNGA #AFCON2025 pic. twitter.com/6LB8YX4XZ8
The third-place matchup between Nigeria, who have won three times, and Egypt, who are seven-time winners, will be broadcast live on Channels Television.
A bit-by-bit update of the showdown between the heavyweights will appear on this page.
90+7: The game ends goalless and moves into penalties!
Semi Ajayi is replaced by 90+3′ Chidozie Awaziem.
Four more minutes have been added to 90 FIVE! Chidera Ejuke is Samuel Chukwueze’s opponent.
In the third-place AFCON 2025 play-off between Egypt and Nigeria, there is no goal after 80 minutes! #EgyNGA image twitter.com/p5zKoLFPAU
82′ Following a VAR review, the referee says there is no penalty for Nigeria for striking Akor.
Omar Marmoush’s 80′ falls, but the referee continues to play.
Nigerians who are 70 years old are patiently pursuing a breakthrough.
Bright Osayi-Samuel, age 63, is taken off! He has injuries. He succeeds Alex Iwobi!
Nigeria press continues, but the Super Eagles have yet to accomplish anything.
Oufa Shobeir quickly saves after shooting from range from 50 ft.
For Onuachu, Ademola Lookman, 46, arrives. The Atalanta man scores, but he is offended.
Half-time has ended with the whistle blaring. No end in sight yet!
45 The officials extended the game by four minutes!
39′ The referee overturns the game and sends Nigeria’s Paul Onuachu a yellow card following a VAR check.
Akor heads home after receiving another cross from 36′ Chukwueze!
Akor Adams, 35, attempts to dribble past, but the shot is blocked and a corner kick is made.
Mostafa Mohamed receives a long ball from Egypt’s Mohamed Hany at 34. However, the ball is blocked for a goalkick.
Just before the center circle, 32-year-old Raphael Onyedika fouls an Egyptian player.
An Egyptian counterattack is launched by Samuel Osayi at 29. From the resultant Nigerian attack, Bruno Onyemaechi crosses, but it directly hits the goalkeeper.
As Egypt’s tempo increases, Salah’s 28-foot kicks the ball.
After an Egyptian corner from Salah, who has been entreprising , 24′ Nigeria clears their backline.
20′ It has been a slow buildup on both sides so far. One shot was made, and it was from Nigeria.
Stanley Nwabali was on hand to stop the danger when Mohamed Salah’s 18-footer makes an incisive pass that split Nigeria’s defense.
Akor Adams, 13, smashes his marker straight into the Egyptian goalkeeper!
10 ‘ Early pressure from Nigeria as we enter the opener door.
EGY 0–0 NGA#EGYNGA #AFCON2025
Semi Ajayi has been able to stop the North Africans’ attack despite 11′ Egypt trying to score a goal.
KICK-OFF!
Casablanca is playing a game. #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 pic. twitter.com/SAqoYKocXl
1′ The action has begun!
“We are up and running,”
EGY 0-0 NGA #EGYNGA #AFCON2025
Source: Channels TV
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