Egypt Coach Praises Nigeria's Super Eagles Ahead of AFCON Third-Place Playoff

Egypt's coach, Hossam Hassan, acknowledged Nigeria's potential to reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, emphasizing the Super Eagles' strong performance. The match follows Nigeria's dramatic defeat to Morocco in a penalty shootout.
Hassan warned of Nigeria's strength and progress, expressing hope for a competitive game. The Super Eagles have a perfect record in third-place matches, having won seven previous contests.
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