Lookman gives Nigeria third place after AFCON shoot-out with Egypt

AFP Sat, 17 January 2026 at 6:50 pm UTC·3 min read Ademola Lookman converted the spot-kick that gave Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shoot-out victory over Egypt after a 0-0 draw on Saturday in the Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off. Victory for the Super Eagles in Casablanca followed the disappointment of losing shoot-outs that cost them chances to compete at the 2026 World Cup and in the 2025 AFCON final.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Nigeria lost on penalties to the Democratic Republic of Congo last November in a play-off for a place in the World Cup intercontinental play-offs. Then, three days ago, they lost another shoot-out to...