The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated the Pharaohs of
Egypt 1-0 in their group stage encounter at the ongoing 33rd Africa Cup of
Nations on Tuesday in Garoua, Cameroon.
Super Eagles were dominant and impressive throughout the
game.
With today’s victory, Nigeria broke Egypt’s unbeaten record.
Pharaohs had been 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.
Kelechi Iheanacho scored the only goal in the game in the
30th minute with an assist from Taiwo Awoniyi.
This is the ninth encounter between Nigeria and Egypt at the
Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria hold the upper hand with four wins to Egypt’s
two, although their last encounter before today’s game in 2010 went to the
Pharaohs (3-1 in the group phase).
Nigeria are making their 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.
Details later…
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