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Nigeria to face Egypt for third place at AFCON 2025 after semi-final loss

Nigeria to face Egypt for third place at AFCON 2025 after semi-final loss

Nigeria will face Egypt for third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a semi-final loss on January 17, 2026.

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Nigeria will face Egypt for third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a semi-final loss, with the fixture scheduled to take place on January 17, 2026. The match follows Wednesday's semi-finals, in which Nigeria fell short against their Egyptian counterparts. The Super Eagles' loss sets up an exciting encounter between two African football powerhouses for the third-place spot. Egypt is looking to secure a strong end to their campaign after making it to the final.

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