Egypt and Nigeria face off in the Africa Cup of Nations match nobody ever wants to play in: the third-place play-off.

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Mohamed Salah's side were humbled by Senegal in the last round thanks to a strike from his former teammate Sadio Mane.

Nigeria were dumped out of the tournament following a penalty shootout against host nation Morocco.

Nobody wants to be here, but given that they are, who will want to win it most?

RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Egypt v Nigeria on TV and online.

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When is Egypt v Nigeria?

Egypt v Nigeria will take place on Saturday 17th January 2026.

Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information.

Egypt v Nigeria kick-off time

Egypt v Nigeria will kick off at 4pm.

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What TV channel is Egypt v Nigeria on?

Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on E4.

The whole tournament will air exclusively across Channel 4, E4, and 4Seven in the UK.

How to live stream Egypt v Nigeria online

You can live stream the match online via Channel 4 and YouTube.

The streaming platform is available on a range of devices, from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones and tablets via the app.

Is Egypt v Nigeria on radio?

Unfortunately, there will be no national radio coverage of the game. Please check your local radio network for coverage details.

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Egypt v Nigeria odds

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bet365 odds: Egypt (3/1) Draw (9/4) Nigeria (21/20)*

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Michael PottsSport Editor

Michael Potts is the Sport Editor for Radio Times, covering all of the biggest sporting events across the globe with previews, features, interviews and more. He has worked for Radio Times since 2019 and previously worked on the sport desk at Express.co.uk after starting his career writing features for What Culture. He achieved a first-class degree in Sports Journalism in 2014.

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