Searching for the latest AFCON fixtures? The tournament reaches its penultimate stage today as the Super Eagles fight for pride and a podium finish.
Following a heartbreaking Semi-Final exit, Nigeria returns to the pitch today, Saturday, Jan 17, to face Egypt in the “Battle for Bronze.” This heavyweight clash is the headline of today’s AFCON fixtures.
📅 Today’s AFCON Fixtures: Saturday, Jan 17
The Third Place Play-off takes center stage today.
| Match | Time (WAT) | Venue | Status |
| Nigeria vs. Egypt | 5:00 PM | Mohammed V Stadium, Casablanca | TODAY |
Fixture Analysis: Looking at the history of AFCON fixtures, Nigeria dominates this specific match, having won the bronze medal a record 8 times. Today, they face an Egyptian side wounded by their own Semi-Final loss to Senegal.
⚽ Semi-Final Recap: How We Got Here
The Semi-Finals on Wednesday reshaped the remaining AFCON fixtures, setting up today’s consolation match and tomorrow’s Grand Final.
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Nigeria 0-0 Morocco (2-4 Pens): Heartbreak for the Super Eagles. After 120 minutes of tactical gridlock in Rabat, the hosts triumphed in the shootout. Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi unfortunately missed their spot-kicks, sending Nigeria to the Third Place match.
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Senegal 1-0 Egypt: Sadio Mané was the hero again. His 78th-minute strike was the only goal of the game, sending the defending champions into the final and condemning Egypt to face Nigeria today.
🇳🇬 Nigeria Team News & Preview
As we look at today’s AFCON fixtures, team rotation is expected for the Super Eagles.
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Suspension: Defender Calvin Bassey is suspended after picking up a yellow card in the Semi-Final.
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Returns: Captain Wilfred Ndidi returns from his own suspension and is expected to anchor the midfield.
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Lineup News: After playing 120 minutes on Wednesday, Victor Osimhen may start from the bench, giving a chance to Victor Boniface or Akor Adams to lead the line.
🏆 The Final: Tomorrow’s Schedule (Sunday, Jan 18)
While today is about the bronze, the final match of the 2025 AFCON fixtures list takes place tomorrow.
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Fixture: Morocco vs. Senegal
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Time: 8:00 PM (WAT)
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Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
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The Stakes: Morocco is chasing their first title since 1976 on home soil, while Senegal looks to defend their crown.
How to Watch AFCON Fixtures in Nigeria
Don’t miss the Super Eagles’ final game of the tournament. Here is where to watch today’s match live:
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DSTV: SuperSport Football Plus (Ch 202).
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GOTV: SuperSport Africa 2 (Channel 64) and SS AFCON 2025 (Channel 59).
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Streaming: Watch live via the GOTV Stream App.
Downloadable AFCON 2025 Schedule
The bracket has been finalized with the Third Place and Final matchups. Download the completed list of AFCON fixtures below.
> Click Here to Download the Updated AFCON Knockout Bracket (PDF)
