Egypt will be without two key players, Marwan Attia and Salah Mohsen, for their AFCON 2025 third-place playoff against Nigeria after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) handed both players suspensions.

The disciplinary action follows Egypt’s narrow 1–0 defeat to Senegal in the semi-finals, after which the duo were found guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct. Midfielder Marwan Attia was cited for making a gesture implying that match officials had been bribed, while forward Salah Mohsen reportedly directed mocking gestures at Senegalese journalists.

The suspensions represent a significant setback for Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan, who is already dealing with multiple absentees as the Pharaohs prepare to face the Super Eagles.

Seven-time AFCON champions Egypt will lock horns with Nigeria at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca on Saturday, with kick-off scheduled for 5:00pm Nigerian time.