The Super Eagles, meanwhile, are protecting a proud record of never losing this particular fixture in eight previous attempts, though they will be without key defender Calvin Bassey at the Stade Mohammed V this afternoon because of suspension and Victor Osimhen’s hopes of claiming the golden boot award are in doubt after he limped off in extra-time prior to the penalty shootout defeat against host nation Morocco. Follow Egypt vs Nigeria LIVE below with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
