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Tight Match in Casablanca: Nigeria and Egypt Draw in Third-Place Battle
Casablanca – A hard-fought and tactical encounter took place at the Stade Mohammed V, where Nigeria and Egypt couldn’t break the deadlock in their battle for third place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The match, officiated by Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed, was characterized by a strong midfield battle and a slight possession advantage for Egypt with 53%.
Nigeria, although with less possession (47%), demonstrated effectiveness in their shots, with all four attempts on target. A Nigerian goal, scored in the 36th minute, was disallowed after VAR review due to a prior foul. The match was interrupted by numerous fouls, 16 by Nigeria and 15 by Egypt, resulting in three yellow cards for the Nigerian team. Egypt, on the other hand, managed to avoid any cautions. Despite the intensity, neither team could find the key to unlock the score, leaving the match in a draw that leaves a bittersweet taste for both nations. Nigeria had four corners while Egypt only two.
Substitutions nigeria: at minute 46 P. Onuachu came in and A. Lookman went out., at minute 65 B. Osayi-Samuel came in and A. Iwobi went out., at minute 90 S. Chukwueze came in and C. Ejuke went out., at minute 90 S. Ajayi came in and C. Awaziem went out.
Substitutions egypt: at minute 60 Zizo came in and O. Marmoush went out., at minute 61 Trezeguet came in and M. Saber went out., at minute 73 Mostafa Mohamed came in and I. Adel went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Egypt
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Nigeria
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