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AFCON: Nwabali Denies Salah as Super Eagles Claim Bronze

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By Maxwell Oyekunle

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Pharaohs of Egypt 4–2 on penalties to win bronze at the 2025 African Cup of Nations, AFCON in Casablanca after a goalless, VAR-marred playoff.

Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle, rotated his squad, leaving Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman on the bench, while Akor Adams and Paul Onuachu led the line.

Nigeria twice thought they had scored: Adams’ 36th-minute header was ruled out after VAR showed Onuachu fouled in the build-up, while Lookman later saw his strike chalked off for offside.

With chances limited and defences on top, the game went to penalties.

Super Eagles’ Stanley Nwabali then took centre stage, saving efforts from Mohamed Salah and Oumar Marmoush before Lookman fired the winning kick.

The victory secured Nigeria’s ninth AFCON third-place finish and maintained their perfect record in bronze-medal playoffs.

The final of the 2025 AFCON will be decided on Sunday as the Teranga Lions of Senagal take on hosts, Atlas Lions of Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat by 8:00pm.

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AFCON 2025: Egypt First to Book Knockout Ticket

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

Record holders, the Pharaohs of Egypt, have drawn first blood at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, becoming the first team to qualify for the Round of 16.

Egypt edged Bafana Bafana of South Africa 1–0 in a tense Group B clash, with Mohammed Salah keeping his nerve to convert a decisive penalty just before halftime in the 45th minute.

The narrow victory sealed Egypt’s place in the knockout stage and reaffirmed their status as tournament heavyweights.

Meanwhile, hosts Atlas Lions of Morocco missed the chance to secure back-to-back wins after the Eagles of Mali forced a 1–1 draw, slowing the hosts’ early momentum.

Elsewhere on Friday, Angola and Zimbabwe settled for a 1–1 draw, while Zambia and Comoros produced the tournament’s first goalless encounter.

Attention now shifts to Saturday, as the Super Eagles of Nigeria chase back-to-back victories when they face the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia at 9:00 p.m.

Other fixtures will see Benin Republic battle Botswana, Senegal clash with the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda square off against Tanzania.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Salah Tests Positive For Coronavirus

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Egyptian Football Association says Liverpool Football Club forward, Mohamed Salah has tested positive for COVID-19.

According the football association, “The medical survey conducted on our first national football team mission showed that our international player Mohamed Salah of Liverpool FC was infected with the Coronavirus after his survey came positive…although he is not suffering from any symptoms… while the rest of the team tested negative”.

“Our international star was subjected to the medical protocol after the coordination of the national team doctor, Dr. Mohamed Abu Alala, with his English club Liverpool. In addition to isolating him inside his room and also isolating all those involved”

“Our star is undergoing more tests in the next few hours” the Egyptian FA added.

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