Nigeria's Super Eagles secured a thrilling 4-2 penalty shootout win over Egypt to claim the bronze medal at AFCON 2025. The match, held at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, ended 0-0 after regulation time, with Nigeria's goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali stealing the show by saving penalties from Egyptian stars Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush.

Nigeria's journey to the podium wasn't easy, having lost to Morocco on penalties in the semifinals. However, they showed resilience and composure in the third-place playoff, with Ademola Lookman scoring the decisive penalty to seal the win. Akor Adams, Moses Simon, and Alex Iwobi also scored for Nigeria, while Fisayo Dele-Bashiru missed the opening penalty.

This victory marks Nigeria's ninth bronze medal in AFCON history, maintaining their perfect record in third-place matches. The win is a testament to the team's determination and skill, and fans are celebrating the podium finish.