Penalty shootout denies Egypt the bronze medal and hands it to Nigeria

The Egypt national team lost the third-place playoff to Nigeria after a penalty shootout, following a goalless draw (0–0) in regular time.The match was evenly contested, with both teams lacking attacking efficiency despite several attempts, as neither side managed to find the net during normal time, forcing the game to be decided by penalties.During the shootout, Egyptian stars Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush missed the first two penalties, giving Nigeria the advantage. The Nigerian team capitalized on the situation and successfully secured third place.As a result, Egypt finished the tournament in fourth place after a painful defeat in the decisive moments, while Nigeria ended their campaign on the podium thanks to their composure in the penalty shootout.