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Nwabali shines as Nigeria beat Egypt for AFCON bronze

Stanley Nwabali delivered a standout performance as Nigeria beat Egypt 4 2 on penalties to win the AFCON 2025 bronze medal at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca. The Super Eagles and Pharaohs drew goalless after 90 minutes before the match went to a shootout.​ Nwabali saved penalties from Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush to emerge as Nigeria’s hero in the shootout. His display confirmed his status as one of the top performers of the tournament.​ Ademola Lookman scored the decisive kick to seal victory for Nigeria. The Super Eagles converted their spot kicks with composure to secure third place.​ The result extended Nigeria’s perfect record in AFCON third place matches. It also gave the country a record ninth bronze medal at the continental showpiece.​ Despite the disappointment of losing on penalties to hosts Morocco in the semi final, Nigeria finished […]

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Osimhen, Ndidi, others leave Super Eagles AFCON camp

Four Super Eagles players have left Nigeria’s camp after the team’s victory over Egypt in the third-place match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.​ Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, Paul Onuachu and Chidozie Awaziem have all returned to their clubs in Europe following the game. Osimhen, Ndidi and Onuachu play in Turkey, while Awaziem is based in France.​ The four players departed Casablanca on a private jet shortly after the playoff match. Because of their exit, they will not attend the AFCON award ceremony scheduled to hold after Sunday’s final, as bronze medals were not presented on Saturday.

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Nigeria, Egypt set for fierce AFCON bronze battle in Casablanca

Nigeria and Egypt will renew one of African football’s most storied rivalries on Saturday when they clash in the AFCON 2025 third‑place playoff at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca. Both giants head into the bronze‑medal tie nursing semi final heartbreak but eager to salvage pride and finish on the podium.​ The Super Eagles fell to hosts Morocco on penalties after a gruelling 120‑minute stalemate, while the Pharaohs were edged by Senegal in a tight contest decided late in the second half. Analysts say the playoff could be more open and attacking, with both teams likely to rotate slightly but still field strong line‑ups packed with top European‑based stars.​ History favours Nigeria, who boast a perfect record in AFCON third‑place games and have never lost a bronze match at the tournament. However, Egypt’s pedigree and desire to respond to another near‑miss […]

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 FIFA rule shifts Nigeria vs Egypt friendly to Dec 16

Nigeria’s pre AFCON friendly match against Egypt has been moved to Tuesday December 16 due to FIFA regulations on international fixtures. The game was initially scheduled for an earlier date but had to be adjusted to fall within the approved window.​ According to officials the change was made to comply with FIFA rules on player release periods for national team matches. Clubs are only obliged to release players within specific dates which affected the original plan for the Super Eagles vs Pharaohs clash.​ The match remains a key part of both teams’ preparation for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. Coaches of Nigeria and Egypt are expected to use the friendly to assess tactics fitness levels and squad depth before the tournament.​ Fans are advised to note the new date as organisers work to maintain all other arrangements for the […]

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