Nigeria wins AFCON bronze in penalty shootout against Egypt.

Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali denied Mohamed Salah twice in a penalty shootout, helping Nigeria beat Egypt 4-2 for third place at the Africa Cup of Nations. Ademola Lookman scored the winning penalty, with Nwabali saving Salah and Omar Marmoush’s penalties. The Super Eagles secured a positive finish after losing the semifinal to Morocco on penalties, with Victor Osimhen sidelined due to injury. Senegal and Morocco will face off in the final, with Sadio Mane’s goal sending Senegal through to the championship match.

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