Super Eagles proud of AFCON 2025 performance after third-place finish in Morocco

Nigeria's Super Eagles ended the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a bronze medal, beating Egypt 4-2 on penalties in the third-place match in Morocco. Forward Ademola Lookman says the team is proud of their performance throughout the tournament, which concluded on a positive note despite falling short of the final.

Nigeria lost to hosts Morocco in a tightly contested semi-final, having reached that stage after finishing second in the previous edition. Lookman emphasized the team's attacking quality: "It was a good competition from us. We scored a lot of goals, we created a lot of chances. We played some good football. We can be proud of what we have done."

The AFCON 2025 final saw Senegal face Morocco, with Senegal's coach Pape Thiaw stating the match was about "Africa's image at stake," while Morocco's Walid Regragui addressed his team's fears. CAF also responded to Senegal's complaints against Morocco.

Despite not winning the trophy, the Super Eagles' third-place finish represents a solid performance in continental competition. The team's attacking display and resilience in the penalty shootout against Egypt demonstrate qualities that will be valuable for future international campaigns.

Is this AFCON result about the Super Eagles' ongoing rebuilding process, or does it reflect the growing depth and competitiveness of African football as a whole?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/18/afcon-2025-super-eagles-proud-of-performance-in-morocco-lookman/