CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabari saved two penalties, including Mohamed Salah’s first, as Nigeria defeated Egypt 4-2 in the Africa Cup Nations third-place match on Saturday.
Ademola Lookman converted the winning penalty kick.
After both teams drew 0-0 in regular time, Nwabari saved penalties from Salah and Omar Marmouche at the start of the shootout. No overtime was played for the bronze medal.
It was the second consecutive penalty shootout for the Super Eagles following a scoreless draw. lost to Morocco in the semifinals About Wednesday’s penalty.
Nwabari stopped Salah’s superb penalty with a strong hand and blocked Marmouche’s shot straight into the center with his feet.
Salah was silenced by Nigeria’s defense and was unable to fully add to his 11 goals in the African Cup.
Victor Osimhen remained on Nigeria’s substitute bench, suggesting he had picked up the injury sustained in the semi-final defeat to Morocco. Osimhen was sent off in extra time just before the penalty shootout of that match.
The Super Eagles finished the Africa Cup on a good note in contrast to the previous tournament. lost in the final Host Ivory Coast.
morocco and senegal compete in the finals Sunday in Rabat. Sadio Mane’s goal was enough pass through Senegal In the semi-finals, they defeated Egypt 1-0.
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