Nigeria Win Bronze Medals on Penalties
Nigeria won the bronze medals at the 2015 African Games football tournament Thursday by beating hosts Congo Brazzaville 5-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the third-place play-off.
The Nigerian Dream Team had a perfect record in the post-extra time shootout with Daniel Etor, Sodiq Atanda, Kingsley Sokari, captain Erhun Obanor and Christian Pyagbara scoring.
Kader Bidimbou, Silvere Ganvoula and Julsy Boukama Kaya converted Congolese spot-kicks, but captain Sagesse Babele had his shot saved by Emmanuel Daniel.
Congo won the first of 11 African Games (formerly All-Africa Games) football tournaments 50 years ago and Nigeria are also former title-holders of a competition now confined to under-23 players.
Surprise semi-finals winners Burkina Faso and Senegal meet Friday in Brazzaville with the gold medals at stake.
Source: Agence France Presse
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