The Egyptian national football team will face Nigeria on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in the third-place match of AFCON 2025 in Morocco, competing for the bronze medal.

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is on the verge of a historic achievement, having scored 11 goals in the tournament against 11 different national teams, becoming the player who has scored against the most varied opponents in AFCON history.

With this tally, Salah equals Hossam Hassan as Egypt’s second-highest all-time AFCON scorer, each with 11 goals, while the late Hassan El-Shazly leads with 12 goals. Salah needs just one goal to equal El-Shazly and two goals to surpass him and claim the top spot.

Every match offers Salah a new opportunity to enhance his record and approach Hossam Hassan’s record as Egypt’s top national team scorer, solidifying his legacy among the greatest Egyptian footballers.

Importance of Winning Against Nigeria
A victory would award Egypt the bronze medal and third place, boosting team morale ahead of preparations for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and finals. The win would also improve Egypt’s FIFA ranking, as Nigeria remains one of Africa’s strongest teams in both skill and ranking.

Beyond rankings, winning would restore confidence for both players and fans, demonstrating that the national team can quickly return to continental competitiveness under a new coaching leadership focused on building a strong squad for upcoming challenges.

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