AFCON 2025: NFF, Egypt in talks over new date for Super Eagles friendly

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) are currently engaging in high-level discussions to reschedule the proposed international friendly between the Super Eagles and the Pharaohs.

The match was initially slated for Sunday, 14 December, at the Cairo International Stadium, but FIFA’s adjustment to the player-release window for AFCON 2025 has disrupted the fixture.

Under the new directive, European-based players can only report to camp from 15 December, making the original date unworkable.

Both federation exploring a fresh slot

According to quoting BSN Sports, Daily Post reports both federations are aligning calendars to secure a new date that guarantees the availability of key players from both sides. The venue is expected to remain unchanged in Cairo.

Part of AFCON 2025 build-up

The friendly is a strategic component of both nations’ preparation plans ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations.

The AFCON 2025 finals will kick off in Morocco on Sunday, 21 December.