After beating hosts Egypt on penalties, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles won the bronze medal at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).  ,
After normal time, the game ended 1-1. However, following the spot kicks, the Flying Eagles prevailed 4-1.
In U-20 AFCON history, Nigeria won its fifth bronze medal and placed 14th overall.
Maigana scores the bronze for the Flying Eagles. #TotalEnergiesAFCONU20 image twitter.com/AromN0MgrH
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Osama Omar’s strike early in the third minute sparked an upset for Nigeria when they lost out on the title race.
FULL-TIME!
On spot kicks, Nigeria wins! #NGAEGY photo #TotalEnergiesAFCONU20 twitter.com/914LshuOC0
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FULL-TIME!
On spot kicks, Nigeria wins! #NGAEGY photo #TotalEnergiesAFCONU20 twitter.com/914LshuOC0
However, shortly after the restart, Bidemi Amole restored parity for Nigeria thanks to Divine Oliseh’s precise through ball.
Tahir Maigana and Kparobo Arierhi, the Flying Eagles’ replacement, gave the team more energy in the attack. In a frantic finale, Egypt nearly won thanks to Mohamed El Sayed hitting the post and Mohamed Haitham hitting the bar in stoppage time.
Bronze is secured. unmatched quality All-inclusive naija dance! #TotalEnergiesAFCONU20 image twitter.com/c1dAuZSTFm
With the score at 1-1 after 90 minutes, penalties were imposed, and Nigeria converted all four of its attempts on penalties with the help of Emmanuel Chukwu, Ayuma, Arierhi, and Maigana.
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A commanding, well-maintained presence.
Your match’s man is Adamu Maijari. #NGAEGY pic #TotalEnergiesAFCONU20 twitter.com/pe0w5dO5nW
Source: Channels TV
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