Nigeria Triumph Over Egypt…Bag 9th AFCON Bronze As Nwabali Stops Two Penalties

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Super Eagles players celebrate after winning the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 third place play off. Nigeria’s Super Eagles Saturday defeated Egypt 4-2 on penalties to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 third-place play-off. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali proved the hero of the night with two crucial saves during the shoot-out, 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…

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