Africa Cup of Nations · Saturday 17 January 2026 · Mohammed V Stadium, Casablanca, Morocco

Egypt
0–0
Nigeria won on penalties
Nigeria

Egypt 0–0 Nigeria (17 Jan 2026): Result & Goals

Pre-match prediction

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Based on Elo ratings (Egypt 1718, Nigeria 1817) and the outcomes of 5,807 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →

Match facts

  • This is meeting number 21 between Egypt and Nigeria.
  • Head-to-head before this game: Egypt 5 wins, Nigeria 8, 7 draws.
  • Previous meeting: Nigeria 1–0 Egypt on 11 January 2022 (Africa Cup of Nations).
  • Egypt won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 7 goals.
  • Nigeria won 4 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 12 goals.
  • Elo ratings before kick-off: Egypt 1718, Nigeria 1817 — Nigeria were favourites.

Egypt: last 5 matches

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Nigeria: last 5 matches

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Previous meetings

Full head-to-head →
  • Nigeria1–0Egypt11 Jan 2022 · Africa Cup of Nations
  • Nigeria1–0Egypt26 Mar 2019 · International Friendly
  • Egypt1–0Nigeria29 Mar 2016 · AFCON Qualification
  • Nigeria1–1Egypt25 Mar 2016 · AFCON Qualification
  • Egypt3–2Nigeria12 Apr 2012 · International Friendly
  • Egypt3–1Nigeria12 Jan 2010 · Africa Cup of Nations