Osimhen and Lookman start on bench as Super Eagles face Egypt for bronze
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to play Egypt’s Pharaohs in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca. Star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have been named on the bench as Nigeria aims for a record ninth AFCON bronze medal. Stanley Nwabali continues in goal, with Moses Simon captaining the side. Both teams are looking to bounce back after semi-final defeats.
Match highlights
- Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are benched as Nigeria rotates their starting lineup for the third-place match.
- Stanley Nwabali remains in goal, protected by a defense featuring Bright Osayi-Samuel, Igoh Ogbu, Semi Ajayi, and Bruno Onyemaechi.
- Nigeria topped Group C with wins over Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda, and advanced through the knockouts with victories against Mozambique and Algeria.
- Their semi-final against Morocco ended 0-0 after extra time, with Nigeria losing 4-2 on penalties.
- Egypt reached the semi-finals after topping Group B and defeating Benin and Ivory Coast, but lost 1-0 to Senegal in the semis.
