AFCON 2025: Nigeria beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to claim third place

[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 17/01/2026

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Egypt 4-2 on penalties to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 third-place playoff on Saturday. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali proved the hero of the night with two crucial saves during the shootout, including one from Egyptian star Mohamed Salah. Ademola Lookman then calmly converted the decisive penalty to secure the bronze medal —Nigeria’s ninth third-place finish in AFCON history. The match itself was a tight, physical affair, high on running but low on clear chances. Nigeria thought they had taken the lead just before halftime when Paul Onuachu (…)

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