Sport|Africa Cup of NationsNigeria beat Egypt on penalties to claim AFCON bronze medalStanley Nwabali denies Mohamed Salah, saving two penalties as Nigeria beats Egypt for third place at 2025 AFCON.
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved two penalties, including one from Mohamed Salah, enabling Nigeria to secure a 4-2 victory over Egypt in a penalty shootout for third place at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved two penalties, including one from Mohamed Salah, enabling Nigeria to secure a 4-2 victory over Egypt in a penalty shootout for third place at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Ademola Lookman scored the decisive penalty in the match held on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Nwabali saved penalty kicks from Salah and Omar Marmoush at the start of the shootout, following a 0-0 draw in regular time. No extra time was played for the third-place match.
This marked Nigeria's second consecutive penalty shootout, having previously lost to Morocco in the semifinals after a scoreless draw.
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved two penalties, including one from Mohamed Salah, enabling Nigeria to secure a 4-2 victory over Egypt in a penalty shootout for third place at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Nwabali effectively stopped Salah's well-taken penalty and thwarted Marmoush's attempt with a foot save. Salah was kept in check by Nigeria's defense, unable to add to his tally of 11 Africa Cup goals.
Victor Osimhen remained on the bench for Nigeria, possibly due to an injury sustained in the semifinal loss to Morocco, where he was substituted before the penalty shootout.
Nigeria concluded the Africa Cup with a positive outcome, contrasting with their previous appearance, where they were defeated in the final by host Ivory Coast.
Morocco and Senegal are set to compete in the final in Rabat on Sunday. Sadio Mane's goal secured Senegal's place in the final with a 1-0 victory over Egypt in their semifinal.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
