President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles, on their third position – winning bronze medal – at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Daily Crucible reports that Super Eagles won the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Egypt in a tense penalty shootout after a pulsating goalless draw in the third-place playoff.
In a hard-fought encounter at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca on Saturday, January 17, both sides dogged fight, attacked and counter – attacked each other but failed to break the deadlock after 90 minutes duel.
The match morphed into penalties to determine which team would take third place position and Nigeria triumphed with 4-2. draws against Egypt.
Ademola Lookman sealed the victory with a composed spot-kick, capping a dramatic shootout that saw the Super Eagles convert their chances decisively.
This win extends Nigeria’s perfect record in AFCON third-place matches, marking their record ninth bronze medal.
Despite the disappointment of their semi-final penalty defeat to hosts Morocco, the Super Eagles bounced back with resilience and determination, ending the tournament on a high note and delivering pride to millions of Nigerians.
Congratulating the Super Eagles in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised the team for their resilience and professionalism.
He noted that the players rose above the disappointment of their semi-final defeat to hosts Morocco earlier in the week to finish the tournament strongly.
The Super Eagles secured third place after overpowering Egypt, a seven-time AFCON champion, in the bronze medal match
Nigeria dominated proceedings during regulation time before edging their opponents in a tense penalty shootout.
Tinubu said the victory was a clear reflection of the determination and can-do spirit that define Nigeria, describing the team’s response to adversity as exemplary.
“Despite their good run during the tournament, the Eagles lost the semi-final match to Morocco during the penalty shootout last Wednesday, and our people’s hopes of winning the championship were dashed.
“However, our players remained undaunted, and exhibiting the resilience of the Nigerian spirit, their efforts have now paid off,” the President said.
The President noted that Nigerians would take pride in seeing the team receive their medals at the official ceremony on Sunday in Rabat, where the tournament is being concluded.
“We will all be proud of them as they receive their hard-earned bronze medal. Thank you, our gallant Super Eagles. Thank you, our national team players. This bronze medal surely feels good like gold,” he added.
– additional report source: The Nation.
