Egypt secured a 2–1 victory over Nigeria in an International Friendly on 16 December, with the hosts operating in a 4–1–3–2 formation against Nigeria's 4–3–3 setup. The match proved competitive despite the absence of detailed shot and possession data, with Egypt's narrow margin of victory suggesting Nigeria mounted a credible challenge. The visiting side's single goal demonstrated their ability to create attacking opportunities, though Egypt's two-goal haul proved decisive in the friendly encounter. Both teams deployed defensive structures that limited clear-cut openings, with neither side generating the volume of attempts typically expected in such fixtures. The result offers Egypt positive momentum in their preparation cycle, while Nigeria will seek to build on their attacking threat in future matches.