US EditionNigeria/Egypt: Nigeria Suffer 2-1 Defeat to Egypt in Pre-Afcon Warm-Up Match
Egypt converted three of five shots on target to clinch a 2-1 win, exposing Nigeria's defensive errors ahead of AFCON 2025, officials said.
- On Tuesday evening at Cairo International Stadium, the Egypt national team defeated the Nigeria national team 2-1 in a pre-AFCON friendly.
- As a pre-AFCON warm-up, the match helped both nations finalize preparations, with Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen absent or late arriving from club duty ahead of AFCON later this month.
- Mohamoud Saber put Egypt ahead in the first half after Zizo's low cross, Chidozie Awaziem equalised at 45+2 from Zaidu Sanusi's free-kick that spun off Mohamed El‑Shenawy, and Mostafa Mohamed restored the lead in the 53rd minute when an offside trap failed.
- Egypt's coach highlighted resilience and tactical execution after the victory, while Nigeria's coach Eric Chelle warned that defensive lapses remain a worry ahead of AFCON.
- Egypt head into their tournament opener the day before Nigeria's match, facing Zimbabwe while Nigeria begin their AFCON campaign against Tanzania on December 23 in Group C.
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Nigeria/Egypt: Nigeria Suffer 2-1 Defeat to Egypt in Pre-Afcon Warm-Up Match
In an electrifying friendly international match held at Cairo's iconic stadium on Tuesday evening, Egypt claimed a 2-1 victory over Nigeria, showcasing their preparedness ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
2025: Egypt’s Pharaohs edge Super Eagles 2-1 in tough duel - The Standard Gazette
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Morocco 2025: Egypt’s Pharaohs edge Super Eagles 2-1 in tough duel – The NFF Official Website
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Super Eagles: Awaziem plays down Egypt defeat, calls friendly a “good test” ahead of AFCON 2025 - Soccernet NG
Super Eagles of Nigeria defender Chidozie Awaziem has played down Tuesday’s 2–1 defeat to the Pharaohs of Egypt, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nantes defender insists the friendly served its purpose as a valuable test ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Pharaohs edged the contest at the Cairo International Stadium to put an end to a nine-year winless run against Nigeria despite a spirited display from the visitors. Super Eagles o…
Egypt pip Super Eagles 2-1 in pre-AFCON friendly
Egypt earned a confidence-boosting win over Africa Cup of Nations rivals, Nigeria days before the tournament start. The Pharaohs won 2-1. In a lively warm-up friendly in Cairo on Tuesday night, Egypt took a deserved lead from Mahmoud Saber just before the half-hour mark. The ZED striker was set up by the impressive Zizo, who […] The post Egypt pip Super Eagles 2-1 in pre-AFCON friendly appeared first on Freedom Online.
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