Egypt vs Nigeria AFCON Friendly Match Postponed by FIFA Directive
The Egypt vs Nigeria friendly match ahead of AFCON 2025 has been rescheduled to December 16 following FIFA's directive to hold players until a week before the tournament. The postponement affects both teams' preparations, with Egypt's domestic league players available but Nigeria facing challenges with player arrivals.
Key players like Victor Boniface and Kelechi Iheanacho are absent, while Ola Aina and Felix Agu are yet to join the squad. The Nigerian coach is yet to finalize the squad amidst controversies over player selections and injuries.
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