Stadium
Stade Mohamed V
Casablanca, Morocco
Referee
Jalal Jayed
HOME FORMATION
3-4-1-2
AWAY FORMATION
4-3-1-2
Lineups
Egypt - 3-4-1-2
23
Shenawy
6
Ibrahim
4
Abdelmaguid
5
Rabia
3
Hany
19
Attia
14
Fathy
13
Fatouh
8
Ashour
10
Salah
22
Marmoush
Nigeria - 4-3-1-2
23
Nwabali
2
Osayi-Samuel
6
Ajayi
21
Bassey
13
Onyemaechi
8
Onyeka
4
Ndidi
17
Iwobi
7
Lookman
22
Adams
19
Onuachu
Match Preview: Egypt vs Nigeria
Updated for Jan 17, 2026
AI-Enhanced Analysis
This 3rd Place Play-off encounter sees Egypt welcome Nigeria to Stade Mohamed V, with both sides needing a result this today at 5:00 PM.
Historically, Egypt hold the edge with 4 wins to Nigeria's 2 in 7 meetings. 1 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Egypt edged it 2-1.
Egypt's preferred 3-4-1-2 shape may stretch the field, while Nigeria's 4-3-1-2 setup looks built for discipline.
With so much at stake in the 3rd Place Play-off, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.
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