File: Moses Simon, Raphael Onyedika, Bruno Onyemaechi and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru celebrate victory in the penalty shoot out against Egypt. Photo by Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP.
Nigeria defeated Egypt 2-4 on penalties at Casablanca’s Stade Mohammed V on Saturday to claim third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following a goalless third-place match.
The Super Eagles displayed composure throughout the match, closing out their tournament run with a hard-fought victory over Egypt, just a day before the final in Rabat.
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Nigeria had earned their spot in the third-place match after a semifinal loss to hosts Morocco, falling short in a tense penalty shootout that followed extra time.
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