Egypt vs Nigeria Friendly: Date, Time, Venue and Preview

Egypt step up AFCON 2025 preparations with Nigeria friendly

Egypt vs Nigeria Friendly: Date, Time, Venue and Preview

Egypt & Nigeria have both intensified their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with high-profile friendly scheduled for Tuesday night at Cairo International Stadium.

Serving as final rehearsal before the tournament kicks off in Morocco.

The Pharaohs led by head coach Hossam Hassan held their latest training session at the Cairo Stadium as they fine-tune their plans for the continental showpiece which begins on 21 December and runs until 18 January 2026.

Focused on Tuesday’s friendly game against Nigeria 💪 #egyptntpic.twitter.com/UXOZHEuwnJ

— Egypt National Team (@EgyptNT_EN) December 14, 2025

Egypt Complete final test before Departure to Morocco

Egypt will host Nigeria at 18:00 GMT on Tuesday in what represents their last friendly ahead of AFCON 2025. The Egyptian delegation set to travel to Morocco immediately after the game.

Egypt have been drawn in Group B where they will face:

• Zimbabwe
• South Africa
• Angola

The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations will be staged in Morocco featuring 24 team.

Nigeria begin Cairo Camp ahead of Egypt Clash

Nigeria’s build-up to AFCON 2025 officially got underway in Cairo on Sunday with several players reporting to the Super Eagles’ camp.

Midfielders Fisayo Dele-Bashiru & Akinsanmiro Ebenezer joined goalkeepers Francis Uzoho & Stanley Nwabali bringing the early camp attendance to four player as more arrivals are expected in the coming hours.

The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed that the technical and backroom staff were already fully assembled as preparations entered their final phase.

We will host Nigeria in a friendly match in preparation for the AFCON 👊🇪🇬#egyptnpic.twitter.com/vktQJj1tui

— Egypt National Team (@EgyptNT_EN) December 13, 2025

Nwabali’s return boosts Nigeria Goalkeeping unit

First-choice goalkeeper Nwabali arrived later in the day easing recent concerns over his fitness following ankle & hand issues.

His inclusion in Eric Chelle’s final 28 man AFCON squad reflects the coaching staff’s confidence in his recovery. The 29 year old has been Nigeria’s undisputed No1 since AFCON 2023 where he helped the Super Eagles reach the final.

Nigeria’s AFCON Profile & Strength

Nigeria remain one of Africa’s most decorated national teams:

• AFCON titles: 1980, 1994, 2013
• Runners-up: 5 times, most recently in 2023
• World Cup appearances: 6

The top ten Nations with the most African Cup of Nations points

• 🇪🇬 Egypt - 204 points
• 🇳🇬 Nigeria - 195 points
• 🇬🇭 Ghana - 185 points
• 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire - 174 points
• 🇨🇲 Cameroon - 169 points
• 🇲🇦 Morocco - 112 points
° 🇨🇲 Senegal - 108 points
• 🇩🇿 Algeria -… pic.twitter.com/fjXRaS2Tye

— Leagues Reporter (@LeaguesReporter) December 14, 2025

They enter AFCON 2025 ranked 4th in Africa & 38th globally with squad valued at over €280 million featuring stars such as:

• Victor Osimhen
• Ademola Lookman
• Alex Iwobi
• Calvin Bassey
• Wilfred Ndidi

Nigeria have been placed in Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania with all group matches scheduled to be played in Fes.