Bronze Secured: Who Shone For Nigeria Vs. Egypt

By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI

PLAYER RATINGS AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

Super Eagles Player Ratings: Nwabali Leads Nigeria to Bronze Over Egypt

THE Super Eagles claimed third place at AFCON 2025 after defeating Egypt 4–2 on penalties following a 0-0 draw. A closer look at individual performances highlights standout and underwhelming contributions.

• Stanley Nwabali – 9/10: The star of the match, saving two penalties and commanding the defence.

• Bright Osayi-Samuel – 7.5/10: Active down the flank, strong in defence.

• Igoh Ogbu – 7.5/10: Solid and composed at the back.

• Semi Ajayi – 7/10: Defensively reliable with good aerial presence.

• Fisayo Dele-Bashiru – 5/10: Struggled in midfield and missed his penalty.

• Paul Onuachu – 5/10: Had difficulty imposing himself against Egypt’s defence.

• Ademola Lookman – N/A: Came on as a substitute and scored the decisive penalty.

Midfielders and forwards like Samuel Chukwueze, Raphael Onyedika, Moses Simon, Bruno Onyemaechi, and Akor Adams played their parts, with mixed success. Lookman and Alex Iwobi’s calm penalty conversions highlighted the importance of substitutes in high-pressure moments.

Nigeria’s bronze medal victory underscores the squad’s resilience and ability to perform under pressure, providing a positive finish to an otherwise challenging tournament.