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    AFCON Cup: Nigeria beats Egypt on penalties to secure third place
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    AFCON Cup: Nigeria Beats Egypt On Penalties To Secure Third Place

    By IANS News January 18, 2026 • 09:40 AM View: 137
    Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium: Nigeria secured third place at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations following a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Egypt on Saturday at Casablanca's Mohammed V Stadium.

    The match went straight to penalties after a goalless draw in regulation time, reported Xinhua.

    Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved two shots from Egyptian stars Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, before Ademola Lookman converted the winning kick for the Super Eagles.

    TAGS AFCON Cup CAF Africa Cup Stanley Nwabali Mohamed Salah Omar Marmoush Ademola Lookman Super Eagles Before Lookman Fisayo Dele Akor Adams Moses Simon Alex Iwobi Premier League Ramy Rabia Mahmoud Saber Captain Salah Mohamed El Shenawy
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