In our match preview informing you where/how to the international friendly between Nigeria and Egypt, we compare current form, team statistics, and analyze both teams’ head-to-head record.

Team News: Who is injured or suspended for Nigeria vs Egypt?

Ahead of the AFCON qualifying match with Seychelles, Enyimba defender ikouweh Udoh was called to replace Bordeaux's Samuel Kalu who was ruled out due to injury. Also, defender Ola Aina has been sidelined after he picked up an injury during a pre-match warm-up exercise with his club side Torino.

Striker Odion Ighalo will also be unavailable for Tuesday's clash with the Pharoahs. For Egypt, goalkeeper Amer Amer will be amiss after he picked up a knock to his knee ahead of Sunday's qualifier with Niger.

What is the current form of Nigeria in contrast to Egypt's?

Nigeria enters Tuesday's international friendly with the confidence of progressing to the AFCON 2019 as group winners following a 3-1 win over Seychelles on Friday. The Super Eagles won four out of six qualifying matches while losing and drawing once apiece in the remaining two.

Over the course of the last 10 matches Gernot Rohr's side has registered five wins, three defeats and two draws. Relatively, Egypt approaches the upcoming friendly carrying a 1-1 draw in their last encounter against Niger.

The 2019 AFCON host has enjoyed a change in fortune in recent months after failing to win a single game between March 2018 and June 2018. In their last 10 outings, the Pharaohs have managed four wins, two draws and four defeats.

What is the head-to-head record of Nigeria vs Egypt?

Nigeria and Egypt have met 17 times across all competitions in history. The Super Eagles remain superior in the meetings with seven wins, five draws and five losses.

The last encounter between the two nations ended 1-0 in favor of Nigeria in the 2017 AFCON qualifiers.

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