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17th Jan, 2026 | Stade Mohamed V

Nigeria vs Egypt Head to Head: A 2025 AFCON Souvenir on the Line as Pharaohs Face Super Eagles

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H2H Overall Match Stats

Nigeria
8Total Matches
Egypt
25%2 Wins
25%2 Draws
50%4 Wins

In Nigeria vs Egypt head to head, Nigeria and Egypt have met 8 times across all competitions. In these meetings, Nigeria recorded 2 wins (Total Goals: 3, PPG: 1), while Egypt secured 4 wins (Total Goals: 2, PPG: 1.75). Nigeria and Egypt have drawn 2 times against each other.

In the Egypt vs Nigeria rivalry, Nigeria stands at 25.0% and Egypt currently is 50.0%.

In their recent performance based on last 5 matches, Nigeria has recorded 3 wins, 0 losses and 2 draws. On the other hand, Egypt has registered 2 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws in their last 5 matches.

This article provides the Nigeria vs Egypt head-to-head record including biggest victories and defeats between both sides, and Egypt vs Nigeria stats in all competitions in which they've played against each other.

The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco, has now reached its final days with only 2 matches left to be played, the third-place match and the grand final. This means the excitement is building to a close, with pride, bronze medals and the ultimate trophy still up for grabs.

Nigeria and Egypt will face off in the third-place match of AFCON 2025 tonight at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco. Both teams are disappointed after losing their semi-finals just two days ago. Nigeria played a tough draw against host Morocco but lost on penalties. Egypt lost 1-0 to Senegal because of a late goal by Sadio Mane. Now both nations will try to live up to the tag of the best African football playing nation as they get one last chance to win a bronze medal and end the tournament on a positive note.

Nigeria comes with a very strong attack led by star striker Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. They showed great energy in the group stage and knockout rounds. Egypt depends a lot on Mohamed Salah magic and their solid defense. Both teams are experienced and know how to play big games will look to take home a souvenir with them.

The Egypt vs Nigeria head to head has witnessed both sides meet for several matchups before meeting tonight for the 3rd place match incuding AFCON games. However no team has clear dominance over the other, making the bronze medal match a must-watch for football fans around the world.

Egypt vs Nigeria Head to Head: Overall Record Between Both Teams

The Egypt vs Nigeria head to head fixture, a battle of two African giants, has witnessed the majority of the official encounters in the 20th century and there is no notable difference between the two sides since the beginning of the Egypt vs Nigeria rivalry.

According to Egypt football team stats, the Super Eagles hold a slight edge while their counterparts, the Pharaohs, don't lag far behind, having pocketed seven victories. These stats show how evenly balanced this tie has always been, highlighting the two sides' tendency to trade results every now and then.

Stats
Nigeria
Egypt
Total Matches
8
8
Wins
2
4
Losses
4
2
Draws
2
2
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Nigeria vs Egypt Head to Head: A Brief Look Into the Past Matches Between the Two Teams

The Nigeria vs Egypt rivalry dates back to the 1960s, an era when African football started to find international recognition. The first encounter the two nations had was in the 1963 AFCON. Egypt stamped their authority with a thumping 6-3 win over the Super Eagles, setting the tone for a long-standing enmity in continental football.

Over the past few decades, the fate of the Egypt vs Nigeria fixture has swung both ways, with both sides sharing the pieces of the pie on their days. The most recent match-up of these two was held in the 2025, where Egypt edged past Nigeria in a narrow win.

Egypt National Football Team vs Nigeria National Football Team Stats: Overall H2H Stats Comparison

Here are the full details of the Egypt National Football Team vs Nigeria National Football Team stats. Records of goals, assists, and appearances to the number of cards, including reds and yellows, have been mentioned in the table.

Stats
Nigeria
Egypt
Goals Scored
3
2
Goals Conceded
2
3
Points Per Game
1
1.75
Clean Sheets
3
2
Yellow Cards
6
2
Red Cards

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Egypt vs Nigeria Head to Head: All-Time Top Scorers

Both Egypt and Nigeria have produced some of the most lethal strikers the world of football has ever seen. One can easily imagine how messy and scoring affairs the fixtures between these two have been by looking at the top scorers in the list below.

Rank
Player
Goals Scored
1
Paul Onuachu
2
2
Kelechi Iheanacho
1
3
Gedo
1
4
Chinedu Obasi
1
5
Ahmed Hassan
1
6
Chidozie Awaziem
1
7
Emad Moteab
1
8
Mostafa Mohamed
1
9
Mahmoud Saber
1

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Nigeria vs Egypt Trophies: Who has won more Accolades?

There is a visible gap when one compares the Nigeria vs Egypt trophies. Salah's country has always been a pro in AFCON's history, while the Super Eagles are gradually climbing up the ladder of silverware. Simply put, the trophy cabinet of the Pharaohs highlights an unmatched aura.

CompetitionNigeriaEgypt
Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)3 (1980, 1994, 2013)7 (1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008, 2010)
AFCON Runners-up43
FIFA World Cup Appearances63
Olympic Gold Medal (Men’s Football)1 (1996)0
FIFA U-17 World Cup50
Arab Cup01

Nigeria vs Egypt H2H: Biggest Wins

In the head to head Egypt vs Nigeria fixtures, match results have shaped the narrative of the fierce rivalry. This African footballing battle has not only witnessed the display of intensity, grit, discipline and physicality, but also has delivered the festival of goals.

Date
League
Winning Team
Score Line
Home Team
12th Jan, 2010
Egypt
3-1
Egypt
16th Dec, 2025
Egypt
2-1
Egypt
11th Jan, 2022
Nigeria
1-0
Nigeria
26th Mar, 2019
Nigeria
1-0
Nigeria
29th Mar, 2016
Egypt
1-0
Egypt

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many times have Nigeria and Egypt played against each other?

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Nigeria and Egypt have faced each other multiple times in international football, mainly in AFCON tournaments and World Cup qualifiers, making it one of Africa’s most competitive rivalries.

Who has more wins in Nigeria vs Egypt rivalry?

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Egypt has more wins in this rivalry. Egypt has won 4 matches, while Nigeria has won 2 matches.

What is the overall head-to-head record between Nigeria and Egypt?

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The overall head-to-head record between Nigeria and Egypt is: Nigeria 2 wins, Egypt 4 wins, and 2 draws. In total, they have played 8 matches against each other.

Who is more successful between Nigeria and Egypt?

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Egypt has been more successful in this rivalry with a 50.0% win rate compared to 25.0% for Nigeria.

What is Nigeria's biggest win over Egypt?

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Nigeria's biggest win over Egypt was 1-0 in 2022.

What is Egypt's biggest win over Nigeria?

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Egypt's biggest win over Nigeria was 3-1 in 2010.

Who holds the record of the most goals scored in Nigeria vs Egypt?
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Paul Onuachu is the top scorer in Nigeria vs Egypt matches with 2 goals in 2 fixtures.

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