Super Eagles defeated Egypt in their AFCON opener.
Glamtush reports that Mohamed Salah was a shadow of himself as Nigeria’s Super Eagles opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a winning note beating the Egypt side in the competition 1-0.
The match lived up to the hype of what was expected from both teams that have 10 titles between them.
Super Eagles, who top Group D with the victory, were dominant and impressive throughout the game.
With today’s victory, Nigeria broke Egypt’s unbeaten record. Pharaohs were unbeaten in their last 16 group matches at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Before now, Egypt’s last defeat in the group phase dates back to the 2004 tournament when they lost 2-1 against Algeria.
Iheanacho’s fine strike in the 30th minute proved the decider of the keenly contested tie.
From Moses Simon to Joe Aribo and Maduka Okoye’s save from Mohammed Salah, every Super Eagles player played with intent and got a win that will now send a warning to other teams in the tournament.
Nigeria is making its 19th appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations. They have reached the semi-finals in 14 of their last 16 AFCON participation, winning the tournament on three occasions.
This is Egypt’s 25th appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations, a record in the history of the tournament.
They have won the tournament seven times, more than any other side.
