Stanley Nwabali put up a fantastic performance in between the sticks, making two saves to help Nigeria beat Egypt on penalties.
The Chippa United goalkeeper saved Mohammed Salah and Omar Marmoush’s penalty kicks to give Nigeria the advantage.
It was a night of redemption on penalties for the Super Eagles in Casablanca after losing to host, Morocco on Wednesday night.
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, who scored during the shoot-out against Morocco on Wednesday night, stepped up but missed Nigeria’s first.
However, Adams, Moses Simon, and Alex Iwobi converted their penalty kicks to put Nigeria closer to victory.
The decisive spot kick was converted by Ademola Lookman as Nigeria’s Super Eagles clinched their record eighth bronze medal in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Stanley Nwabali claimed the MVP award after a brilliant performance during the shoot-out.
