Nigeria Clinch AFCON 2025 Bronze After Penalty Shootout Win Over Egypt
Nigeria secured third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Egypt 4–2 on penalties following a hard-fought playoff.
The encounter ended level after regulation time, pushing both sides into a penalty shootout to decide the bronze medal. Nigeria kept their composure from the spot, converting four kicks, while Egypt faltered with key misses from star players Omar Marmoush and Mohamed Salah.
Nigeria’s goalkeeper played a decisive role, denying Egypt the chance to mount a comeback as the Super Eagles calmly saw out the shootout victory. The result handed Nigeria a deserved bronze medal, rounding off their AFCON 2025 campaign on a positive note.
Despite missing out on the final, the Super Eagles showed resilience and depth throughout the tournament, reaffirming their status as one of Africa’s football powerhouses. Egypt, meanwhile, were left to rue missed opportunities in a contest that could have gone either way.
The win ensures Nigeria finish the tournament on the podium, adding another chapter to the country’s strong AFCON history.