Egypt and Nigeria make their final AFCON preparations when they face one another in a pre-tournament friendly in Cairo.

Hossam Hassan succeeded Rui Vitoria in February 2024 after a disappointing Afcon in Ivory Coast where Egypt were knocked out in the last 16. The three-time winner of Afcon and legendary striker is Egypt’s all-time leading scorer and has already done well in qualifying the team for this Afcon as well as the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

A look at some of the key teams, players and potential plot lines from the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations which begins on Sunday

Egypt National TeamEgypt wrapped up their Africa Cup of Nations preparations with encouraging 2-1 victory over Nigeria in international

Egypt secured a narrow 2-1 win over the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday night in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly at the Cairo International

The Pharaohs of Egypt edged the Super Eagles 2-1 in an international friendly played at the Cairo Stadium on Tuesday, in what amounted to the two teams’ final preparatory game ahead of the commencement of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco on Sunday.

In an electrifying friendly international match held at Cairo's iconic stadium on Tuesday evening, Egypt claimed a 2-1 victory over Nigeria, showcasing their

Two African giants face off this evening in a final warm-up friendly ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. The best of the continent are set to descend on Morocco to fight it out over four weeks, but first, two of the biggest nations will face off today for a tune-up ahead of the tournament starting on Sunday.

Mohamed Salah has received overwhelming support in Egypt following his recent criticism of Liverpool, with senior figures and fans closing ranks around

In fact there are 11 Premier League clubs who have had more players called up to this year’s mid-season AFCON. Bertrand Traore (Burkina Faso), Arthur Masuaku, Noah Sadiki (DR Congo), Reinildo (Mozambique), Chemsdine Talbi (Morocco), Habib Diarra (Senegal)