Egypt’s Mohamed Salah is challenged by Nigeria’s Raphael Onyedika during the Africa Cup of Nations third place game in Casablanca, Morocco. Photo: AP
Welcome to our live coverage of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 third-place match, wherein Egypt take on Nigeria at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco on Saturday (January 17). Both teams narrowly faced disappointment in the semi-finals, with The Pharaohs losing 0-1 to Senegal and the Super Eagles going down in penalties against hosts Morocco. Nigeria have finished third a record eight times in the competition, and hold the edge tonight as well. Follow the live football score and updates from the African football blockbuster.
LIVE UPDATES
17 Jan 2026, 10:24:17 pm IST
Egypt Vs Nigeria Live Score, AFCON 2025: Half-Time Update
The referee brings the first half to a close after four minutes of added time, and the scoreline stays at 0-0. Two yellow cards and a disallowed goal in that half for Nigeria, who came closer to taking the lead than Egypt. Let’s see what the second half has to offer.
17 Jan 2026, 10:19:18 pm IST
Egypt Vs Nigeria Live Score, AFCON 2025: EGY 0-0 NGA
Nigeria think they have the lead in the 36th minute, thanks to Paul Onuachu’s header from close range in the six-yard box. But Egypt appeal for offside, and a VAR check ensues. The goal is indeed disallowed and the Pharaohs breathe easy.
17 Jan 2026, 09:58:36 pm IST
Egypt Vs Nigeria Live Score, AFCON 2025: EGY 0-0 NGA
Salah is in the act right from the get go, delivering crucial passes in the final third and creating chances. Nothing threatening enough to trouble the Nigerian goalie yet, however.
17 Jan 2026, 09:40:06 pm IST
Egypt Vs Nigeria Live Score, AFCON 2025: Kick-Off!
Play is underway in Casablanca, with Nigeria kicking from left to right and Egypt the other way in the first half. The Pharaohs’ star forward Mohamed Salah is starting this game, in the quest for the consolation prize. His Merseyside future remains uncertain after the explosive comments he made against Arne Slot and the top management last year. Liverpool, meanwhile lead 1-0 against Burnley in the Premier League.
17 Jan 2026, 09:25:09 pm IST
Egypt Vs Nigeria Live Score, AFCON 2025: Head-To-Head Record
Nigeria and Egypt meet for the 10th time at the Africa Cup of Nations, with the Super Eagles winning five of the previous nine encounters. Nigeria have won all eight AFCON third-place matches they have contested, while Egypt have lifted the bronze medal three times in their history.
17 Jan 2026, 09:03:50 pm IST
Egypt Vs Nigeria Live Score, AFCON 2025: Starting XIs
This is how Egypt and Nigeria line up tonight:
17 Jan 2026, 08:36:14 pm IST
Egypt Vs Nigeria Live Score, AFCON 2025: Manchester Derby Update
Michael Carrick is off to a flying start as Manchester United head coach with a 2-0 win against Manchester City at Old Trafford in the Premier League. Second-half goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu seal the win, with United fans singing in full voice and drowning out their fierce cross-city rivals.
17 Jan 2026, 08:11:19 pm IST
Egypt Vs Nigeria Live Score, AFCON 2025: Start Time, Streaming
The game kicks off at 9:30pm IST. The Egypt vs Nigeria, AFCON 2025-26 match for 3rd place will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website in India. It will not be telecast on any TV channel in the country.
It will be shown in Egypt on beIN Sports MAX 1 Arabia, ON Time Sports, beIN Sports MAX 4 Arabia and in Nigeria on SuperSport Football Plus Nigeria, DStv Now, NTA Sports 24, AfroSport TV, Canal+ CAN.
17 Jan 2026, 07:49:35 pm IST
Egypt Vs Nigeria Live Score, AFCON 2025: Good Evening!
Greetings and welcome, everyone. We are heading towards the conclusion of the Africa Cup of Nations and before that, Egypt take on Nigeria in a battle for bronze. Stick around for the build-up and live updates.