Carlos Queiroz
AFCON 2021: Ihleanacho’s goal seals victory for Nigeria against Egypt
Nigeria have started their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a brilliant victory over Egypt on Tuesday. The Super Eagles struck in the first half through Kelechi Ihleanacho and that proved to be sufficient to earn them a 1-0 win at the Roumdé Adjia Stadium. The Leicester City player received the ball from Joe Aribo and fired into the top corner to put his side ahead in the 30th minute of the game. Egypt failed to mount a comeback in the second half, with star footballer Mohamed Salah unable to replicate his amazing Premier League form for his country. The Liverpool forward hardly touched the ball and his only notable scoring attempt was blocked by Maduka Okoye’s foot and cleared. Nigeria boss Augustine Eguavoen, who replaced Gernot Rohr after an unimpressive...
