AFCON 2025: NFF president reveals reason why Super Eagles players did not receive bronze medal

A dramatic penalty shootout on Saturday saw Nigeria triumph 4-2 over Egypt, securing a third-place finish. 

After playing to a 0-0 draw through both full-time and extra time, Eric Chelle's team ultimately had to rely on a penalty shootout to win the game.

Stanley Nwabali saved two penalties from Mohamed Salah and Omar Mamoush to help the Super Eagles clinch the bronze medal.

Despite the victory, the Nigerian national team players did not receive their bronze medals as there was no award ceremony or presentation.

This has led to many fans asking questions about the medal, with the NFF president explaining the cause of it.

According to reports from Osasu Obayiuwana, he wrote, “Everyone is asking why the @NGSuperEagles players did not receive their  #AFCON2025 🥉 medals in #Maroc. 

“Here is the answer from @thenff President @IbrahimMusaGus1, who just spoke to me a few minutes ago: 

“The players could not wait to receive their medals on Sunday. Their clubs were already after them to come back after Saturday’s game. 

“I have the medals in my possession. And this is the case for #Egypt too, not just us. Had the medal ceremony taken place on the day of the match, they would have had the medals,” Gusau said.

Most of the players have returned to their respective clubs immediately after the third-place match was played, with the hope of featuring in this week's Champions League games or the weekend matches.