The Egyptian national football team, led by coach Hossam Hassan, is preparing for a crucial and challenging friendly match against Nigeria on Tuesday, as part of their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Egypt will be relying on home advantage and the support of their fans, in addition to the talented players in Hassan’s squad.
The Nigerian team, meanwhile, hopes to secure a valuable victory against Egypt and upset Hassan’s team on their home turf and in front of their supporters.
The Nigerian national team relies on its squad brimming with world-class talent, including players like Lookman, Iwobi, and Chukwueze.
The Egyptian national team is in Group B of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, alongside South Africa, Angola, and Zimbabwe.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco on December 21st and concludes on January 18th, featuring 24 teams.
When to watch
The match will take place on Tuesday, December 16, at 8:00 PM Cairo time, at the Cairo International Stadium.
Broadcasting Channels
You can watch the match live on the free-to-air ON Sport channels via the Nilesat satellite.
Egypt’s National Team Match Schedule in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations:
- Egypt vs. Zimbabwe in the opening round, Monday, December 22, at 10:00 pm Cairo time.
- Egypt vs. South Africa in the second round, Friday, December 26, at 5:00 pm Cairo time.
- Egypt vs. Angola in the third and final round, Monday, December 29, at 10:00 pm Cairo time.
