Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured the bronze medal at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 after defeating Egypt 4-2 on penalties following a tense 0-0 draw in Casablanca. The third-place playoff delivered high drama, with goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerging as the hero after denying two of Egypt’s biggest stars from the spot.
🦅 Super Eagles Clinch AFCON Bronze
After a cagey encounter that saw both sides struggle to break the deadlock, the match was decided via penalties. Nigeria were flawless from the spot, converting all four of their kicks with confidence.
Egypt, however, faltered under pressure as Nwabali produced stunning saves to stop penalties from Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, sealing Nigeria’s place on the AFCON podium once again.
🧤 Nwabali the Shootout Hero
The Nigerian goalkeeper delivered one of the defining performances of the tournament:
- Saved Salah’s penalty with a sharp dive
- Denied Marmoush to swing momentum
- Commanded the box throughout the game
- Kept a clean sheet in regulation
His composure and reflexes proved decisive in one of AFCON 2025’s most intense moments.
📈 Nigeria’s Historic AFCON Record Grows
This result marks:
- Nigeria’s 9th third-place finish
- Their 17th AFCON podium — the most by any nation in tournament history
- An unbeaten run of seven matches before the semi-final
- Knockout victories over Mozambique and Algeria
Despite falling to Morocco in the semi-final via penalties, the Super Eagles bounced back strongly to finish the tournament on a high.
🇳🇬 National Pride and Praise
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praised the team’s resilience, calling the bronze medal “hard-earned and worthy of champions.” Fans across Nigeria celebrated the squad’s determination and fighting spirit throughout the tournament.
Special recognition was also given to head coach Eric Chelle, whose leadership guided the Eagles to another continental medal.
🏆 AFCON 2025 Third-Place Playoff Result
Nigeria 0-0 Egypt (Nigeria win 4-2 on penalties)
🧤 Nwabali saves: Salah, Marmoush
🥉 Nigeria officially finish third
Nigeria once again proved their pedigree on Africa’s biggest football stage. The Super Eagles leave AFCON 2025 with pride, momentum, and another medal added to their rich continental legacy.
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