Nigeria Clinches AFCON 2025 Bronze Medal with Penalty Shootout Win Over Egypt
Nigeria clinched third place in the AFCON 2025 Bronze Medal Match against Egypt, triumphing 4-2 on penalties following a goalless draw on January 17, 2026, at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca. Goalkeeper Stanlei Nwabali delivered a standout performance, saving crucial penalties from Moham Salah and Omar Marmoush.
Nigeria's disciplined approach, highlighted by their penalty shootout success, showcased their tactical prowess and mental fortitude. Despite Egypt enjoying more possession, Nigeria created clearer chances and displayed clinical finishing.
The match saw key moments, including a disallowed goal for Nigeria and successful penalty conversions by Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Alex Iwobi, and others. Nigeria's victory extended their strong tradition of excelling in third-place playoffs, marking their seventh consecutive AFCON third-place finish.
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