17.01.2026 23:00
In the Africa Cup of Nations third place match, Victor Osimhen, Paul Onuachu, and Wilfried Ndidi led Nigeria to a 4-2 victory over Egypt in penalties, finishing the tournament in third place.
Nigeria faced Egypt in the third place match of the Africa Cup of Nations at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, Morocco.
NIGERIA WINS ON PENALTIES
After 90 minutes ended without a goal, the match went directly to a penalty shootout. Nigeria, starting strong in the penalty shootout, secured a 4-2 victory over their opponent, achieving third place in the tournament. Meanwhile, Egypt's star player Mohamed Salah was unable to convert his penalty.
ONUACHU IN THE STARTING XI, OSIMHEN ON THE BENCH
In Nigeria, Trabzonspor's Paul Onuachu started the match in the starting XI, while Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen and Beşiktaş's Wilfred Ndidi were among the substitutes.