The Super Eagles of Nigeria conceded a late goal
against the Pharaohs of Egypt to draw their AFCON
qualifier 1-1 in Kaduna.
With the draw, the Eagles failed to boost their
chances of featuring at the 2017 Africa Cup of
Nations (AFCON) holding in Gabon.
The first half of the AFCON qualifier, which was
played before a massive crowd of supporters inside
the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna, had ended
goalless with Nigeria taking a while to settle in the
game.
Samson Siasia’s men eventually became dominant,
but lost key battles in the midfield, giving the
Egyptians some confidence.
The second half started with the Super Eagles
maintaining the pressure as they needed an outright
win to overtake Egypt who led the qualifying group
by two points.
Minutes after goalkeeper Carl Ikeme rescued Captain
Mikel Obi from scoring an own goal, Nigeria got the
lead.
Oghenekaro Etebo gave Nigeria the hard-fought lead
in the 59th minute, tucking in a rebound from Kelechi
Iheanacho that rattled the cross bar.
Egypt’s El-Shenawy produced the masterclass
defending in the 81st minute with a touchline
clearance from second half substitute, Victor Moses’
well taken attempt at goal off a layoff from another
substitute, Alex Iwobi.
The introduction of Moses and Iwobi seemed a
perfect one sure to secure the match for the Eagles
but it was heartbreak for Nigerians as Mohammed
Salah leveled for Egypt after a moment of poor
defending by Nigeria in the 90th minute.
The Eagles travel to Egypt in few days for the return
leg.
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