The Super Eagles and the Pharaohs meet this Saturday in Casablanca for the Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff. A showdown between two heavyweights left disappointed, both sides will be desperate to bow out of the tournament with pride restored.
Elsewhere in sports news, PSG delivered a thrilling performance on Friday night, beating Lille at the Parc des Princes. Inspired by Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé, who struck twice, the Parisians move provisionally top of Ligue 1 ahead of Saturday’s Lens-Auxerre clash. Monaco’s struggles continue, meanwhile, as they suffered a fourth straight league defeat, losing 3-1 at home to Lorient.
In the Premier League, it’s a high-tension Manchester derby. United take on City for Michael Carrick’s first match in charge of the Red Devils, while the Citizens look to pile pressure on league leaders Arsenal, who travel to Nottingham Forest.
In Spain, Real Madrid must respond after their shock Copa del Rey exit at the hands of second-division Albacete (3-2). Victory is a must against Levante on Saturday.
And in the EuroLeague, Real Madrid cruised past Barcelona 80-61 on Matchday 22, leapfrogging their rivals in the standings
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