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AFCON 2025: Nwabali scoops Man of the Match in Super Eagles’ win over Egypt
Stanley Nwabali was named Man of the Match following Nigeria’s 4-2 penalty shootout win over the Pharaohs of Egypt.
The third-place encounter ended 0-0 after 90 minutes.
Nwabali was the hero for Nigeria in the shootout, saving twice from Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush.
The Chippa United goalkeeper is the fifth Nigerian player to win the Man of the Match award at the AFCON 2025 finals.
Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman, and Raphael Onyedika won the Individual accolade in the group stage.
Lookman won the award in the Round of 16 encounter against Mozambique, while Victor Osimhen picked up the prize in the quarter-final against Algeria.