The Super Eagles are aiming to finish the AFCON 2025 campaign on a high as they face Egypt in the third-place playoff.
The Eagles missed out on the final but will hope to claim the bronze medal and restore pride with a strong performance.
Egypt, one of the tournament’s most consistent sides, are also desperate to end their campaign with victory after falling short in the semi-final. The encounter promises to be a keenly contested battle between two African heavyweights.
Super Eagles XI:
Nwabali; Osayi, M. Oho, Ajayi, Bruno; D. Bashiru, Onyedika; Chukwueze, Simon; Onuachu, Akor.
Substitutes:
Uzoho, Zaidu, Lookman, Onyeka, Osimhen, Usman, Iwobi, Amas, Akinsamiro, Alebiosu, Awaziem, Ejuke, Fago, Nnadi.
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65′ – Iwobi comes on for Osayi 46′ – Lookman’s goal is ruled out for offside 45′ – Lookman in for Onuachi as second half kicks off
45′ – Teams go in level after tight first half
37′ – Goal disallowed after Onuachu elbow, yellow card given
36′ – Akor Adams gives S’Eagles the lead with a powerful header
30′ – Both teams locked in tight battle as defences hold firm
13′ – Chance for Akor Adams deflected by an Egypt defender
The punch
