In the third-place playoff match, Egypt faces Nigeria at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca.
Egypt exited the semifinals against Senegal with a late goal (0-1) in a match that was tough and defensive, where the “Pharaohs” failed to convert opportunities into goals despite Salah’s efforts. Now, they aim to finish the tournament on the podium in third place and show their fighting spirit before heading towards the 2026 World Cup.
As for Nigeria, which reached the semifinals after a strong performance (victory over Algeria 2-0 with goals from Osimhen and another), they lost to the host Morocco in a penalty shootout after a thrilling draw (0-0) in both regular and extra time.
