Shobier Shines in AFCON Showdown: Egypt Pushes Nigeria to Penalties
17 January 2026
Shobier Shines on the AFCON Stage
Mustafa Shobier, Egypt's goalkeeper, delivered impressive numbers today against Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place clash (Morocco 2025).
Shobier started and the match finished 0-0, with Egypt losing 4-2 on penalties.
The Al Ahly keeper kept a clean sheet for the second time in AFCON 2025 (his first came against Angola 0-0 in the group stage), while the regular starter Mohamed El Shennawy had only one clean sheet in five matches of the tournament.
Shobier earned the match's top Sofascore rating of 8 after denying four shots and even stopping a penalty.
He also punched the ball twice, made one high catch, completed two successful clearances, and contributed four crucial moments to keep the score level.
Sofascore's rating of 8 crowned him as a standout in a game that showcased his reflexes and composure under pressure.
If saves were poetry, Shobier just published a bestseller.
Now the big question: will the coach stick with him or let the veterans sleep a little longer on the bench?
