The heroic performance of Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali secured the consolatory bronze medal for the Super Eagles who defeated Pharaohs of Egypt 4-2 after a round of penalties in a third placed match of the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco
The losers final held on Saturday in the commercial city of Casablanca, saw Nwabali saving two of the penalties by the Egyptians to win the bronze at the 2025 AFCON
The game had ended goalless after 90 minutes of regulation time and headed into penalties.
The Chippa United goalkeeper saved Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush’s efforts as the Super Eagles won 2-4, ensuring perfect record for Nigeria who never lost such match in the history of AFCON
Before Ademola Lookman scored, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru missed the Eagles’ first kick, then Akor Adams, captain Moses Simon and Alex Iwobi scored.
Premier League pair Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush both had kicks saved by Stanley Nwabali before Ramy Rabia and Mahmoud Saber scored.
Nigeria's Eagles had three days ago, lost in the Semi-final of the competition by similar margin in the same fashion to host, Atlas Lions of Morocco who will be playing in a final against former champions, Terenga Lions of Senegal on Sunday in Rabat
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