Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured a third-place finish at the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a dramatic 4–1 penalty shootout victory over hosts Egypt on Sunday at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo.
The third-place playoff ended 1–1 after 90 minutes before Nigeria held their nerve from
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Anthony Nlebem
Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.
