AFCON 2025: Nigeria takes on Egypt in a friendly in Cairo

Nigeria and Egypt meet this Tuesday evening at the Cairo International Stadium for a high-profile friendly, serving as a dress rehearsal ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. This match will allow both teams to refine their setups, with the aim of assessing new profiles and testing certain tactical options as the continental tournament approaches. On the Nigerian side, coach Éric Chelle used the occasion to expand his squad, calling up several new faces, including Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Usman Mohammed, Tochukwu Nnadi, Ryan Alebiosu and Salim Fago Lawal.

These players should get some playing time against the Pharaohs, in a match that also acts as a full-scale test for those hoping to secure a lasting place in the Super Eagles’ rotation. The competition looks fierce within a squad in reconstruction, where every performance counts. Kick-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM local time in Cairo for a duel that promises to be as instructive as it is symbolic between two giants of African football.