AFCON 2021: Nigeria 1-0 Egypt: Iheanacho gives Eagles excellent start

The match between former champions Egypt and Nigeria was settled by an excellent strike from Kelechi Iheanacho 30 minutes into the first half. Egypt’s Pharaohs were a disappointment and star man Mohamed Salah had only one sniff at goal, which was well saved by Maduka Okoye.

Nigeria won the first corner in the 11th minute as Egypt made a forced change with left-back Tawfik not recovering from the injury he copped in a clash with Simon. In the 12th minute, Kelechi Iheanacho almost jinked his way past three defenders into the Egyptian box. Also, a mistake almost led to a scoring chance for Mohamed TrezeguetThe first good interchange of passes by the Eagles in the final third opened up a shooting chance for Simon in the 26th minute, but he shot into the side netting.

Three minutes into the second half, Awoniyi thought he had his first Nigerian goal but video replays showed the ball did not cross the line. Egypt were put under constant pressure with the eagles camped in the half of the Pharaohs. The Pharaohs broke through in the 64th minute through second-half substitute Zizo but Ekong made a timely clearance. Iheanacho got a chance to shoot from a quick pass from Ndidi but he sent his powerful shot wide.Aina, now very prominent in many attacks, won another corner in the 68th minute as the Egyptians began to show more control and intent. Salah went through on goal in the 70th minute but he was crowded out by three Nigerian defenders before Okoye made the save.

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