Nigeria defeated Egypt 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in Casablanca to secure Africa Cup of Nations bronze. Substitute Ademola Lookman scored the decisive spot-kick, while Egypt stars Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush both had their penalties saved by Stanley Nwabali.

The match followed a tense semifinal exit for both sides. A first-half goal for Nigeria's Akor Adams was controversially disallowed after a lengthy VAR review. The Super Eagles redeemed themselves after a shootout loss to hosts Morocco, earning a record-extending ninth third-place finish.

Nigeria's victory ends their AFCON campaign on a high note. Egypt, meanwhile, will be disappointed with the missed opportunities from their key attackers. The result underscores the fine margins in tournament football, where a single penalty can define a nation's success.