AFCON 2021: Nigeria Beats Egypt 1-0 in Group Stage Encounter
Nigerian Super Eagles started the ongoing 33rd Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday in Garoua, Cameroon on an impressive note as it defeated the Pharaohs of Egypt 1-0 in their group stage encounter.
The only goal was scored by Kelechi Iheanacho in the 30th Minute with assistance from Taiwo Awoniyi.
Super Eagles, who top Group D with the victory, were dominant and impressive throughout the game and broke Egypt’s unbeaten record.
The Pharaohs have been unbeaten in their last 16 group matches at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Recall that Egypt’s last defeat in the group phase dates back to the 2004 tournament when they lost 2-1 against Algeria.
This is the ninth encounter between Nigeria and Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria holds the upper hand with four wins to Egypt’s two.
However, their last encounter before this game in 2010 went to the Pharaohs winning 3-1 in the group phase.
Nigeria is making its 19th appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations having reached the semi-finals in 14 of their last 16 AFCON participation and winning the tournament on three occasions.
