Nigeria Vs Egypt: Match Preview, Date and Kick-Off Time for Pre-AFCON Friendly

Nigeria Vs Egypt: Match Preview, Date and Kick-Off Time for Pre-AFCON Friendly

By Niyi Busari 

The Nigeria national football team will face Egypt in an international friendly as both sides step up preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The encounter forms part of the final phase of preparations for the continental showpiece, which is scheduled to take place later this month in Morocco. As two of Africa’s most decorated football nations, the fixture is expected to provide a high-quality test ahead of the tournament.

Originally slated for 14 December 2025, the match was rescheduled due to adjustments in FIFA regulations regarding the release of players for international duty. Following consultations between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Egyptian Football Association (EFA), a new date was agreed to ensure improved player availability and smoother camp arrangements for both teams. The change allows clubs adequate time to release players while ensuring the national teams can assemble full-strength squads.

The friendly offers a valuable opportunity for both coaching crews to assess their teams under competitive conditions. With AFCON fast approaching, the match will enable technical staff to evaluate player fitness, test tactical systems, and fine-tune squad balance ahead of final preparations.

Egypt has already announced its final squad for AFCON 2025 and will use the fixture as a key component of its closing build-up. The Pharaohs have been in discussions with clubs over the release of several key players, with final availability subject to clearance. The match will allow the technical team to integrate the squad and maintain match sharpness ahead of competitive action.

Nigeria, meanwhile, continues to refine its preparations following the revised release schedule. The Super Eagles are expected to use the fixture to assess combinations within the squad and align tactical plans with the demands of the tournament. The game also provides a platform to simulate the intensity of AFCON competition before the tournament begins.

Match Details

Fixture: Nigeria vs Egypt

Date: Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Kick-off Time: 7:00 PM (Nigerian Time)