In a bid to fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) is reportedly planning a high-profile friendly against Nigeria’s Super Eagles this December.

According to Cairo24, the Pharaohs have already made significant arrangements for the encounter, which is expected to take place during their final training camp before the AFCON tournament — scheduled from December 21, 2025, to January 19, 2026.

The proposed friendly is said to have been endorsed following consultations between EFA officials and Egypt’s technical team led by twin brothers Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan. The coaching duo reportedly requested a strong opponent like Nigeria to test their squad’s readiness ahead of their Group B fixtures against Angola, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

Egypt will also participate in a four-nation invitational tournament in the UAE from November 10 to 18, featuring Iran, Uzbekistan, and Cape Verde — a key part of their build-up to the continental showpiece.

However, when contacted, the Director of Communications for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr. Ademola Olajire, stated that he had not been informed of any such arrangement.

> “I am not aware of any friendly match between Nigeria and Egypt at the moment. I have not been briefed on it,” Olajire told NationSport yesterday.

If confirmed, the December clash would serve as a crucial test for both powerhouses as they aim to sharpen their squads ahead of AFCON 2025.