Key stats Nigeria vs Egypt : Aina top tackler & MOTM; Simon top dribbler; Awoniyi top fouler; Chukwueze most key passes
Published: January 12, 2022
Kelechi Iheanacho's first half goal proved the difference as Nigeria began their campaign at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Egypt at Stade Roumdé Adjia,Garoua on Tuesday evening. According to statistics from Whoscored, there were a number of impressive individual showings by the Super Eagles...
'He was selfless' - Jay-Jay Okocha hails Awoniyi for sacrificing himself for the team vs Egypt
Published: January 12, 2022
Nigeria legend Austin Okocha was delighted with the performance Taiwo Awoniyi put in during the Super Eagles' 1-0 win over Egypt in their Africa Cup of Nations opener on Tuesday evening.Kelechi Iheanacho, playing in an attacking midfield role, won the game for the Super Eagles with a stunning strike in the 30th minute....
AFCON 2021 : Five observations from Nigeria's 1-0 win over Egypt
Published: January 12, 2022
The Super Eagles started on a good note, beating seven-time champions Egypt on Tuesday evening, as Augustine Eguavoen and his team target a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title.What are the key takeaways from the game? Allnigeriasoccer.com provides the answers.1. Playing Safe By EgyptThe game plan of the Egyptians was ob...
'Even my grandmother would have blown for penalty' - Egypt coach blasts referees, VAR after loss
Published: January 11, 2022
Egypt's Portuguese head coach Carlos Queiroz has questioned the use of video assistant referee after his side were allegedly denied a penalty during their 1-0 loss to Nigeria in Tuesday's Group D clash at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Ten minutes to the end of the game, the Egyptian players pressurized Bakary Gassam...
Eguavoen reveals the tactics Super Eagles used to stop Salah from wreaking havoc
Published: January 11, 2022
Nigeria's caretaker manager Augustine Eguaveon has revealed the tactics Super Eagles used to prevent Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah from wreaking havoc during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Egypt in Group D of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.  Having made the three-man shortlist for the  Best FIFA Men's Player and his rem...
Super Eagles player ratings : Simon steals the show; Iheanacho, Omeruo impress; Aribo creates; Ndidi solid
Published: January 11, 2022
A superb first half strike from Kelechi Iheanacho was enough for Nigeria to secure all three points in their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Egypt on Tuesday evening.  The Super Eagles were the dominant force and more threatening side throughout the game while Egypt defended deep with Mohamed Salah isolated...
Nigeria 1 Egypt 0 : Iheanacho strikes, Salah nullified as Super Eagles make statement of intent
Published: January 11, 2022
A goal from Kelechi Iheanacho was all Nigeria needed to begin their chase for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title on a winning note in Group D to end Egypt’s record of not having lost in their group game in the tournament in the past 20 years. Iheanacho put the Eagles ahead on the half-hour mark with a superb finish...
AFCON 2021 : Eight things to note on Nigeria's starting lineup to face Egypt
Published: January 11, 2022
Legendary Super Eagles fullback Augustine Eguavoen has announced his first official lineup as caretaker boss of Nigeria. Allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff brings you eight things to note on the confirmed Super Eagles starting lineup for their mouthwatering 2021 Africa Cup of Nations clash against seven-time champ...
Confirmed Nigeria starting XI : Two former Chelsea stars, ex-Liverpool striker, Aribo start
Published: January 11, 2022
Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup for Tuesday evening's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D match against seven-time champions Egypt at Roumdé Adjia Stadium, Garoua. The former K.V. Kortrijk fullback has named a similar looking lineup to the team he most commonly used dur...
'No players in Manchester, Liverpool, Chelsea' - Rohr insists Ndidi, Iheanacho not yet Eagles stars
Published: January 11, 2022
Former Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has acknowledged that the current generation of Super Eagles players are living in the shadow of Nigeria's golden generation of the 1990s and early 2000s. The last time Nigeria hosted the Africa Cup of Nations in 2000, they had three former African Footballers of the Year in t...
Ex-Nigeria coach Oliseh tells Super Eagles how to play to beat Egypt; backs Eguavoen
Published: January 11, 2022
Former Nigeria manager Sunday Oliseh has given the Super Eagles players an expository on how to play if they intend to beat Egypt in their opening game of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning midfielder, two-time World Cupper and 1996 Olympics gold medalist has stressed that the Su...
Ajax Amsterdam icon names two Nigerian players that can cause damage to Egypt
Published: January 11, 2022
Ajax Amsterdam icon Tijani Babangida has revealed that Spanish-based duo Samuel Chukwueze and Sadiq Umar can cause damage to Egypt in this evening's eagerly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations clash. Chukwueze needs no introduction, the Villarreal winger announced his arrival on the international stage at the last Afr...
Former Nigeria U23 invitee Kelechi may depart Portugal this month
Published: January 11, 2022
Former Nigeria U23 invitee and Casa Pia Athletic FC of Portugal defender Kelechi John is attracting strong interest from clubs in Sweden, Israel and the Netherlands. The former Plateau United utility defender who can play everywhere in the defence has been rock solid for his Portuguese side.Casa Pia Athletic presently ...
'I cannot wait' - Super Eagles GK insists game vs Egypt only thing he's thinking about
Published: January 11, 2022
Watford loanee Maduka Okoye is eager to make his Africa Cup of Nations debut against Egypt this evening.  Though the four goalkeepers in camp have been giving their best in the training sessions, everything is pointing to the fact that the Sparta Rotterdam netminder has won the battle for the number one role against...
Ola Aina reveals what he told his roommate Iwobi about Africa Cup of Nations
Published: January 11, 2022
Torino wing-back Ola Aina says he is delighted to be named on the Super Eagles roster for the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, branding the competition a 'massive tournament'. The Chelsea-reared defender was a key player for the Super Eagles when they won bronze in Egypt, deputizing at left-back for the in...