The Super Eagles of Nigeria are scheduled to play the Pharaohs of Egypt in a high-profile international friendly match today, Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
This friendly is a crucial final tune-up for both nations before the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, which kicks off on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
| Detail | Information |
| Match | Nigeria Super Eagles vs. Egypt Pharaohs |
| Date | Today, Tuesday, December 16, 2025 |
| Kick-off Time | 7:00 PM (WAT) / 8:00 PM (Egypt Time) |
| Venue | Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt |
| Purpose | Final Pre-AFCON 2025 Friendly |
For Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle, this match is the last chance to assess the team’s tactics, chemistry, and the fitness of the players before finalizing the line-up for the AFCON group stage.
With the late arrival of some key European-based players, the friendly provides an opportunity to test new additions and less established players like Amas Obasogie, Ryan Alebiosu, Tochukwu Nnadi, and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro.
Playing the seven-time AFCON champions, Egypt (led by star player Mohamed Salah), offers a perfect high-intensity test for Nigeria’s readiness to pursue a fourth continental title.
The Super Eagles opened their training camp in Cairo over the weekend and are expected to depart for their AFCON base in Fès, Morocco, shortly after today’s match.
