Nigeria and Senegal faced off for a second time at Egypt 2006 AFCON in the 3rd place match with the Bronze medal at stake. Nigeria had earlier defeated Senegal 2-1 in the group stage when 2 goals from Obafemi Martins clinched victory after going behind to a Souleymane Camara opener. Nigeria edged Senegal by a one goal to clinch the Bronze medal for a 3rd successive time at the Africa Cup on Nations (AFCON) held in Egypt in 2006.
Final score: Nigeria 1 - 0 Senegal (Garba Lawal 79')
