Sports News of Saturday, 17 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comNigeria have secured the bronze medal at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after beating record holders Egypt on penalties in the third placed game at the Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca. The Super Eagles who failed to qualify to the finals after losing on penalties to Morocco redeemed themselves on Saturday, January 17, 2025, after beating the Pharaohs 4-2 in the shoutout. The Super Eagles dominated the game in terms of possession but the Egyptian had the better chances in the game and had 4 shots on targets from the 5 attempts in the game. With the game goalless in 90 minutes, penalties decided the game in favor of Nigeria who scored 4 out of their 5 kicks. Meanwhile, watch Ghanaians rate Daniel Laryea’s performance and predict the 2025 AFCON final.

Source: GhanaWeb January 17, 2026 19:41 UTC