The Flying Eagles of Nigeria secured third place at the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Egypt 2025 with a 4-1 penalty shootout victory over tournament hosts Egypt on Sunday at the 30 June Stadium, Cairo.
- Full-Time Score: Nigeria 1–1 Egypt
- Nigeria Goalscorer: Bidemi Amole (47’)
- Egypt Goalscorer: Osama Omar (3’)
- Hero: 15-year-old goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt saved two penalties
Key Highlights:
- Nigeria claimed their 5th bronze and 14th overall podium finish in U-20 AFCON history.
- Egypt dominated early but Nigeria bounced back with greater possession and chances.
- No extra time was played in the third-place fixture.
- Nigeria were clinical from the spot, converting all four penalties:
✅ Emmanuel Chukwu
✅ Israel Ayuma
✅ Kparobo Arierhi
✅ Tahir Maigana - Ebenezer Harcourt saved two Egyptian penalties, denying Mohamed Atef and Ahmed Kabaka.
Nigeria’s U-20 AFCON Bronze Medals:
1985, 1989, 2009, 2013, 2025
Stat:
- Nigeria defeated Egypt on their home soil for the second straight edition, showcasing their strong record vs. host nations.
