Nigeria, May 19 -- Nigeria's Flying Eagles secured the bronze medal at the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a tense penalty shootout victory over hosts Egypt at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo on Sunday night.

The match ended 1-1 in regulation time before the Flying Eagles held their nerve to triumph 4-2 in the shootout, marking the fourth time they have finished third in the tournament's history.

The Egyptians struck early, leading just under three minutes into the game.

A long ball from defender Abdullah Boustenji found Mahmoud Hemida, whose clever flick set up Omar Hassan to power the ball into the top corner, leaving Nigerian goalkeeper Ajia Yakub with no chance.

The early goal sparked a spirited response from the Flying...