US EditionEgypt/Nigeria: Egypt Vs Nigeria - Super Eagles Test Strength Before Showdown in Morocco
The friendly match lets Nigeria coach Eric Chelle evaluate key players and new talent as both teams prepare for AFCON 2025 starting this weekend, officials said.
- On Tuesday the Super Eagles face Egypt at the Cairo International Stadium in a final dress rehearsal, with kick-off set for 8pm local time.
- Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle is using the friendly as part of a rebuild while Egypt chase continental glory as the AFCON 2025 tournament kicks off this weekend.
- Training began Monday at 8 p.m. inside the main bowl with 15 players reported by Monday afternoon, including all three goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali, Francis Uzoho and Amas Obasogie from the final 28-man squad.
- After the friendly, the team will depart Cairo on Thursday, with Eric Chelle assessing established stars and new faces to finalize his 28-man Super Eagles squad for F�s.
- Nigeria's AFCON campaign begins on Tuesday against Tanzania at the Complexe Sportif de F�s, with group matches in Agadir facing Tunisia and Uganda; Egypt, drawn in Group B, will sharpen plans under Hossam Hassan.
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thengblog.com.ngSuper Eagles fall to Egypt in pre-AFCON friendly
The Super Eagles of Nigeria lost 2-1 to Egypt in a pre-2025 Africa Cup of Nations friendly at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday. Head coach Eric Chelle fielded a largely experimental side in the game. Mahmoud Saber gave Egypt the lead two minutes before the half hour mark. The Super Eagles got their equaliser through Chidozie Awaziem late in the first half. Awaziem nodded home Zaidu Sanusi’s free kick after the Pharaohs failed to clear…
Egypt and Nigeria warm up for international friendly ahead of AFCON kickoff
Egypt trained on Monday ahead of a Tuesday’s friendly international against Nigeria in Cairo. The game will be the final warm up for both teams before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off on Sunday.
Osimhen Misses Super Eagles' Training Sessions... Chelle's Top Star Unavailable for Egypt Clash - Newsy People
Victor Osimhen is yet to arrive at the Super Eagles camp in Egypt ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly against Egypt. As of the latest update, 25 players have reported to camp, including goalkeepers Francis Uzoho, Stanley Nwabali and Amas Obasogie. Other players already in camp include Fisayo Dele Bashiru, Akinsanmiro Ebenezer, Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman, Bright Osayi Samuel and Igho Ogbu. Tochukwu Nnadi, Zaidu Sanusi, Paul Onuachu, Frank …
Egypt Face Nigeria in Key Friendly Ahead of AFCON Opener on 22 December – The North Africa Post
Egypt’s Pharaohs will face a stern examination of their readiness for the Africa Cup of Nations when they take on Nigeria in a high-profile friendly, just days before the start of their continental campaign. The warm-up match comes as Egypt prepare to open their AFCON journey on Monday, 22 December, against Zimbabwe. The tournament will […]
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