Hamdi Fathy (L) of Egypt vies with Akor Adams of Nigeria during the Africa Cup of Nations third place football match between Egypt and Nigeria in Casablanca, Morocco, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by Aissa/Xinhua)
RABAT, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- 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.
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.
Nigeria came into the match after losing to Morocco on penalties in the semifinal, while Egypt was defeated by Senegal 1-0.
The final will be contested by Senegal and host Morocco on Sunday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. ■
Players of Nigeria celebrate after winning the Africa Cup of Nations third place football match between Egypt and Nigeria in Casablanca, Morocco, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by Aissa/Xinhua)
Egypt's players react as they watch the penalty shoot out during the Africa Cup of Nations third place football match between Egypt and Nigeria in Casablanca, Morocco, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by Aissa/Xinhua)
Players of Nigeria celebrate after winning the Africa Cup of Nations third place football match between Egypt and Nigeria in Casablanca, Morocco, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by Aissa/Xinhua)
