AFCON 2025 : NWABALI STEALS THE SHOW AS SUPER EAGLES CLINCH BRONZE!
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–Nigeria’s Super Eagles have emerged victorious in the third-place match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), defeating Egypt 4-2 in a thrilling penalty shootout. Here are the key highlights:
– Penalty Heroics: Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was the hero of the night, saving two crucial penalties from Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush.
– Ninth Bronze Medal : Nigeria secured their ninth bronze medal in the competition, extending their unbeaten record in AFCON third-place playoffs.
– Goalless Draw : The match ended 0-0 after 90 minutes, with Nigeria having two goals disallowed for offside positions.
– Ademola Lookman’s Decisive Penalty : Lookman scored the winning penalty, sealing Nigeria’s 4-2 victory in the shootout.
– Egypt’s Disappointment : Egypt failed to capitalize on their chances, losing their fourth consecutive third-place match in AFCON
In the ensuing shootouts, the Super Eagles, who lost on penalties to Morocco in the semi-final, triumphed 4-2 to emerge victorious after goalie Stanley Nwabali saved the kicks of superstars Salah and Oma Marmoush.
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