Nigeria extended its perfect record in the Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off, defeating Egypt 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a goalless 90 minutes at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca on Saturday.

Nigeria stump Egypt on penalties to claim AFCON bronze

Egypt might be disappointed with failure to reach the Africa Cup of Nations final but coach Hossam Hassan said on Friday it had been a good experience ahead of the World Cup later this year.

Africa Cup of Nations good preparation for Egypt’s World Cup campaign

Arne Slot said he would welcome Mohamed Salah back at Liverpool even if he had 15 attackers as the Egypt forward nears a return from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Slot 'happy' to welcome Salah back at Liverpool after AFCON

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has challenged his players to finish the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations strongly when they face Egypt in the third place playoff at the Mohammed V Stadium on Saturday, 17 January.

Chelle determined to bring home the bronze medal

Senegal booked their ticket to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Egypt at Grand Stade de Tanger in the semifinals on Wednesday night.

Lions of Teranga edge Pharaohs in Afcon semis

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan hailed the quality on display at the Africa Cup of Nations as his side readied to play in Wednesday’s semifinal, calling the month-long event in Morocco a “ferocious tournament”.

Egypt coach Hassan hails quality of 'ferocious' Cup of Nations

Nigeria are through to the last four at an Africa Cup of Nations for the 17th time in their last 20 appearances at the finals.

Nigeria keep up consistent Afcon record

The Africa Cup of Nations has reached the semifinal stage and a tournament devoid of shocks now offers up two mouthwatering ties with hosts Morocco looking to see off the challenges of their fellow continental heavyweights.

Salah and fellow stars aim to deny Morocco as AFCON reaches semifinal stage

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