Summary
Nigeria won the third place at the Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Egypt in a penalty shootout. Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved two key penalties, allowing his team to win 4-2 in the shootout after a 0-0 draw in regular time.
Key Facts
- Nigeria defeated Egypt 4-2 in a penalty shootout to claim third place at the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved two penalties, including one from Egypt's Mohamed Salah.
- The match ended 0-0 in regular time, leading directly to the penalty shootout.
- Nigeria had previously lost in a penalty shootout to Morocco in the semifinals.
- Ademola Lookman scored the winning penalty for Nigeria in the shootout.
- Victor Osimhen stayed on Nigeria’s bench, possibly due to an injury from the previous match against Morocco.
- Morocco and Senegal will compete in the final, with Senegal reaching the final after defeating Egypt.
