Nigeria and Egypt renew their long-standing African football rivalry tonight as both sides clash in an international friendly scheduled for 7:00pm.
The match serves as a key preparation fixture ahead of upcoming competitive assignments for the two continental heavyweights.
Nigeria vs Egypt Head-to-Head Record
Nigeria and Egypt have faced each other more than 15 times across AFCON tournaments, World Cup qualifiers, and friendly matches.
Historically, the Super Eagles hold a slight advantage, especially in competitive fixtures.
In AFCON encounters, Nigeria recorded notable victories over Egypt in 1980, 2000, and 2006, while the Pharaohs also enjoyed success during their dominant mid-2000s era.
Many of their recent meetings have ended in draws or narrow wins, underlining a rivalry often defined by tactical discipline and physical intensity.
Their most recent competitive clash ended in a draw, with friendly matches typically used by both teams to test new players and tactical ideas rather than chase high-scoring results.
Super Eagles Starting XI vs Egypt
Nigeria’s coaching crew has named a strong and balanced lineup blending experience with emerging talent.
Starting XI (Nigeria):
Goalkeeper: Stanley Nwabali
Defenders: Zaidu Sanusi, Calvin Bassey (Ogbu), Chidozie Awaziem, Bright Osayi-Samuel
Midfielders: Frank Onyeka, Raphael Onyedika, Akinsanmiro
Attackers: Ejuke, Dele-Bashiru, Paul Onuachu
Paul Onuachu leads the attack, supported by pace and creativity from Ejuke and Dele-Bashiru, while Onyeka and Onyedika anchor the midfield.
Match Preview
Tonight’s friendly offers the Super Eagles a valuable opportunity to assess squad depth and build chemistry against a seasoned Egyptian side.
With pride and history at stake, fans can expect a competitive contest despite the non-competitive nature of the fixture.
Match Details:
Fixture: Nigeria vs Egypt
Kick-off: 7:00pm
Match Type: International Friendly
