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 […]
