In the tournament, Nigeria secured third place by defeating the Egyptian team 4:2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended in a goalless draw.
Although both teams failed to create many goal-scoring opportunities, the Nigerians showed greater activity in their attacking actions.
After the end of regular time, the match went to a penalty shootout, where Nigeria's goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali became the key player, saving shots from Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush of the Egyptian team, which was decisive for the final result.
This victory allowed the "Super Eagles" to win bronze medals for the ninth time, setting a new tournament record for the number of third-place finishes.
