The Super Eagles of Nigeria started their campaign in the AFCON 2021 with a 1-0 defeat of Egypt.
Leicester City attacker, Kelechi Iheanacho scored in the 30th minute to give the Super Eagles the lead.
The impressive Eagles sustained the tempo and wasted several other chances to score.
Egypt’s captain Mo Sallah was silent throughout the match managing only a shoot a goal.





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