Saudi Arabia is finalizing an agreement on a new military coalition with Somalia and Egypt, part of its bid to curtail the United Arab Emirates’ regional influence.

Egypt take on Nigeria on Saturday in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff. Read our in-depth preview here

Egypt were beaten by Senegal in the first of the semi-final showdowns on Wednesday before Nigeria lost out to Morocco on penalties in Rabat. Egypt vs Nigeria is scheduled for a 4pm GMT kick-off today on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The match will take place at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, Morocco.

Egypt might be disappointed with the failure to reach the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final, but coach Hossam Hassan said on Friday it had been a good experience before the World Cup later this year.

After losing their semi-final clash to hosts Morocco, the Super Eagles will now battle for the bronze medal when they take on the

Record-winners Egypt were one of favourites to add AFCON 2025 to their seven titles but focus turns to FIFA World Cup.

Egypt’s Cabinet has approved expanding the mandate of the National Council for Artificial Intelligence to include quantum computing, biotechnology and other

Hassan TrézéguetMahmoud Hassan Trézéguet faced the media this Friday, issuing a warning to the Super Eagles ahead of the CAN 2025 third-place playoff.Tomorrow, Nigeria will take on Egypt for