Egypt vs Nigeria

Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - 3rd Place
Egypt National Team
Egypt
After Penalties
0
-
0
17/01
Nigeria National Team
Nigeria
Nigeria has won 2-4 after Penalties

Official Highlights

Match Events

All
Top
Commentary
Penalties
2 - 4
5P
Penalty
Ademola Lookman
Ademola Lookman
Mahmoud Saber
Mahmoud Saber
Penalty
4P
Penalty
Alex Iwobi
Alex Iwobi
Rami Rabia
Rami Rabia
Penalty
3P
Penalty
Moses Simon
Moses Simon
Omar Marmoush
Omar Marmoush
Penalty Miss
2P
Penalty
Akor Adams
Akor Adams
Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah
Penalty Miss
1P
Penalty Miss
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
Extra Time
0 - 0
No Top Events
End of 90 Minutes
0 - 0
No Top Events
Halftime
0 - 0
No Top Events
Commentary
P
End of Penalties
Penalty Shootout ends, Egypt 0(2), Nigeria 0(4).
1
Penalty Goal 1-1
Nigeria National Team
Ademola Lookman
Ademola Lookman
Goal! Egypt 0(2), Nigeria 0(4). Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
1
Penalty Goal 1-0
Egypt National Team
Mahmoud Saber
Mahmoud Saber
Goal! Egypt 0(2), Nigeria 0(3). Mahmoud Saber (Egypt) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top left corner.

Key Players

Attacker
Midfielder
Defender
Ibrahim Adel
0
Goals
0
0
Assists
0
53
Min
61
Alex Iwobi

Stats

53%
Possession
47%
0.29
Expected Goals
0.2
5
Total Shots
4
1
Shots On Target
4

Actual Play Time

Actual 56:31
Total 100:13

Shot Map

Akor Adams
Akor Adams
Goal
Penalty 3
Penalty
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
0.79
xG
0.84
xGOT

Match Info

Jalal Jayed
Referee
Stade Mohamed V (Casablanca)
Capacity: 45,891
TV Channels
beIN Sport 1 / beIN Sport Español

Predictions

About Egypt vs Nigeria

The match between Egypt and Nigeria in the Final of Africa Cup of Nations, held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Stade Mohamed V (Casablanca), ended with a score of Egypt 0 - 0 Nigeria.

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Predictions for Egypt vs. Nigeria

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  • Egypt to win
  • Both teams to score
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Stats for Egypt vs. Nigeria

The game between Egypt and Nigeria ended with a score of Egypt 0 - 0 Nigeria. On 365Scores, you can check all the head-to-head results between these teams. Explore the stats for Egypt and Nigeria, including ball possession, goal kicks, yellow and red cards, and much more!

Possession
53% - 47%
Expected Goals
0.29 - 0.2
Total Shots
5 - 4
Shots On Target
1 - 4
Big Chances Created
2 - 1
Corners
2 - 4
Offsides
3 - 4
Passes Completed
392 - 341
Red Cards
0 - 0
Attacks
73 - 94
Shots Off Target
2 - 0
Shots Blocked
2 - 0
Hit Woodwork
0 - 0
Expected Goals On Target
0.19 - 0.67
Free Kicks
16 - 14
Shots Inside The Box
2 - 2
Total Passes
459 - 393
Shots Outside Box
3 - 2
Big Chances Missed
2 - 1
Expected Assists
0.59 - 0.87
Crosses Completed
1/9 (11%) - 1/21 (5%)
Passes Own Half
271 - 196
Passes Opposition Half
197 - 218
Long Passes Completed
24/46 (52%) - 24/40 (60%)
Throw-Ins
14 - 21
Key Passes
3 - 3
Passes Into Final Third
78 - 75
Backward Passes
68 - 45
Goal Kicks
6 - 6
Interceptions
6 - 10
Expected Goals Conceded
0.2 - 0.29
Goalkeeper Saves
4 - 1
Tackles Won
13/21 (62%) - 9/13 (69%)
Clearances
25 - 17
Duels Won
44 - 39
Aerial Duels Won
4/7 (57%) - 3/7 (43%)
Ground Duels Won
40/76 (53%) - 36/76 (47%)
Was Fouled
16 - 14
Successful Dribbles
4/13 (31%) - 9/22 (41%)
Was Dribbled Past
9 - 13
Final Third Possession Won
2 - 7
Possession Lost
115 - 120
Fouls
15 - 16
Yellow Cards
0 - 3
Substitutions
3 - 4

Lineups for Egypt vs. Nigeria

The lineups for Egypt and Nigeria were set with the goal of securing victory in this crucial match. Fans closely followed the team selections and absences for this important fixture. The choice of starters and substitutes played a vital role in both teams' preparations. Both Egypt and Nigeria made tactical adjustments to maximise their performance on the pitch.

Home Team: EgyptCoach: Hossam Hassan.
Goalkeeper: Mostafa Shobeir Oufa.
Defenders: Khaled Sobhi, Rami Rabia, Mohamed Hany.
Midfielders: Hamdy Fathy, Mohanad Lasheen, Emam Ashour.
Attackers: Ahmed Sayed Zizo, Mahmoud Trézéguet, Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Mohamed.
Subs: Ibrahim Adel, Mahmoud Saber, Omar Marmoush, Mostafa Fathi, Mohamed Sobhi, Mohamed El Shenawy, Osama Faisal, Ahmed Eid, Mohamed Ismail, Mohamed Shehata, Ahmed El Shenawy.

Missing Players: Marwan Ateya, Salah Mohsen, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Ahmed Fatouh, Mohamed Hamdy, Yasser Ibrahim.

Away Team: NigeriaCoach: Éric Chelle.
Goalkeeper: Stanley Nwabili.
Defenders: Bruno Onyemaechi, Igoh Ogbu, Semi Ajayi, Bright Osayi.
Midfielders: Raphael Onyedika, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
Attackers: Moses Simon, Samuel Chukweze, Paul Onuachu, Akor Adams.
Subs: Ademola Lookman, Chidozie Awaziem, Chidera Ejuke, Alex Iwobi, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Ryan Alebiosu, Salim Fago, Wilfred Ndidi, Tochukwu Nnadi, Amas Obasogie, Frank Onyeka, Victor Osimhen, Zaidu Sanusi, Muhammed Usman, Francis Uzoho.

Missing Players: Cyriel Dessers.

Event Details:

Name: Egypt vs. Nigeria
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Location: Stade Mohamed V (Casablanca)
Capacity: 45891