Nigeria Claims AFCON Bronze: Nwabali Heroics Sink Egypt in Shootout
Super Eagles secure record ninth third-place finish after tense goalless draw in Casablanca.
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Enobong Ernest
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles clinched the AFCON 2025 bronze medal today, defeating Egypt 4-2 in a penalty shootout at Casablanca’s Stade Mohammed V. This victory marks Nigeria’s ninth third-place finish, maintaining their perfect record in AFCON playoffs.
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was the hero, saving two spot-kicks—including a crucial stop against Mohamed Salah. Regulation time ended 0-0 as Nigeria’s pressure failed to break the stalemate. A 36th-minute Akor Adams header was disallowed by VAR for a foul in the buildup.
Ademola Lookman converted the final penalty to secure the win. Despite the disappointment of their semi-final exit, Nigeria's resilience ensures they return home with silverware, while Salah and Egypt leave empty-handed.
