The Flying Eagles of Nigeria secured the third place position at the 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 4-1 victory in a penalty shootout against tournament hosts Egypt on Sunday.
The encounter ended 1-1 after regulation time, hence, was decided on penalties.
Nigeria were flawless from the spot, converting all four of their kicks through Emmanuel Chukwu, Ayuma, Arierhi, and Maigana.
Egypt faltered under pressure, with Mohamed Atef and Ahmed Kabaka both denied by Nigeria’s 15-year-old goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt.
With the results, Flying Eagles have now claimed the bronze medal for the fifth time in U-20 AFCON history.