The third-place playoff ended goalless after regulation time, forcing an immediate penalty shootout to decide the encounter.

The Super Eagles showed resilience, bouncing back from their semi-final loss to hosts, Morocco, to finish the tournament on the podium.

Nwabali proved decisive in the shootout, saving penalties from Egypt captain Mohamed Salah and forward Omar Marmoush.

Nigeria initially faltered when Fisayo Dele-Bashiru missed, but Nwabali’s double save swung momentum in Nigeria’s favour.

Akor Adams, Moses Simon, Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman converted calmly to seal the victory.

Regulation time was tightly contested, with few clear chances created by either side.

Egypt came close through Salah, but Nwabali reacted sharply to deny him on two occasions.

Nigeria had two goals ruled out, including Adams’ header and Lookman’s early second-half effort, following VAR and offside decisions.

With no breakthrough after 90 minutes, penalties decided the contest, handing Nigeria bronze and renewed confidence, while Egypt narrowly missed out.

Source: NAN

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The much anticipated quarter-final encounter between the Super Eagles and the Desert Foxes was played at the Stade de Marrakech with over 84,000 spectators in attendance.

The Super Eagles faced stern resistance before the break, with Algeria compact in midfield, limiting chances in spite of the  pressure from Osimhen, Akor Adams and Ademola Lookman.

Nigeria broke through after halftime when Osimhen powered home Bruno Onyemaechi’s cross in the 47th minute, his fourth goal of the tournament.

Ten minutes later, Osimhen turned provider, releasing Akor Adams, who rounded goalkeeper Luca Zidane and finished calmly to double Nigeria’s lead.

Algeria pushed forward in response but lacked penetration, as Nigeria’s disciplined defence protected goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali with authority.

The victory sends Nigeria into their 16th AFCON semi-final, where the Super Eagles will meet hosts Morocco in Rabat.

Source: NAN

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Captain, William Troost-Ekong, scored the Super Eagles first goal from the spot in the 55th minute.

Substitute, Jerome Akor Adams, increased the goal 10 minutes from time, scoring from inside the box after he was set up by Victor Osimhen.

Lesotho, however, scored its only goal in the 83^rd minute.

The goal by Hlompho Kalake for Lesotho followed an error from Stanley Nwabali.

Super Eagles next game on Tuesday will be with Benin Republic.

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