Egypt National Team Travels to Casablanca for Third-Place Playoff Against Nigeria
15 January 2026at18:19
The Egyptian national team delegation departed Tangier today, Thursday, heading to Casablanca to compete in the third-place playoff match of the Africa Cup of Nations "Morocco 2025".
The "Pharaohs" delegation traveled to Casablanca via the high-speed train "Al-Boraq," a journey that lasted one hour and 40 minutes.
Egypt will face their Nigerian counterparts the day after tomorrow, Saturday, at 17:00 GMT+1, at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca.
This will mark the sixth time in its history that the Egyptian national team competes in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff, as they aim to secure the bronze medal for the fourth time.
Q&A
Where will Egypt play Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place match?
The Egyptian "Pharaohs" will face Nigeria at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca. Their delegation traveled there from Tangier by high-speed train for the bronze medal clash.
What is Egypt's historical record in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoffs?
This upcoming match against Nigeria marks Egypt's sixth appearance in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff, with the team aiming to secure their fourth bronze medal in tournament history.
