AFCON 2025: Nigeria beats Egypt 4-2 on penalties for third place<\/p>\n
Nigeria banished their penalty shoot-out demons, as they defeated Egypt via spot-kicks to win the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.<\/p>\n
The Super Eagles had lost to hosts Morocco via penalties in the semi-final.<\/p>\n
And against the Pharoahs, the game had to be decided from 12 yards, after it ended 0-0 after 90 minutes.<\/p>\n
There was no extra time in the match.<\/p>\n
During the shoot-out, Stanley Nwabali proved to be the hero of the day, as he saved from Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush.<\/p>\n
Nigeria eventually ran out 4-2 winners, clinching the bronze medal for a record ninth time.<\/p>\n
The final will be played tomorrow between Morocco and Senegal<\/p>\n
Daily Post<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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