Nigeria secured third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Egypt 4-2 on penalties following a goalless draw at Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca.
Both sides struggled to create clear chances in a dull encounter, with two Nigeria goals ruled out for fouls and offside. The match produced only two shots on target across 90 minutes, forcing a penalty shootout.
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali starred for the Super Eagles, saving key spot-kicks from Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush. Akor Adams, Moses Simon, Alex Iwobi, and Ademola Lookman converted Nigeria’s penalties to seal the win.
The victory maintains Nigeria’s perfect record in AFCON third-place playoffs and ensured they ended the tournament with a medal.
