AFCON: Nigeria defeat Egypt on penalties to secure third place

Nigeria defeated Egypt on penalties on Saturday at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Stadium, securing third place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.

The Super Eagles won the shootout 4-2, ensuring a strong end to a difficult encounter.

The Super Eagles displayed composure throughout the match, closing out their tournament run with a hard-fought victory over Egypt, just a day before the final in Rabat.

Nigeria had earned their spot in the third-place match after a semifinal loss to hosts Morocco, falling short in a tense penalty shootout that followed extra time.