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Nigeria Vs Egypt.... What's Ur Predictions 9ja by marvelous007(m): 3:58pm On Mar 25, 2016 |
The Super Eagles face the Pharaohs in the first of two
matches over four days as both sides hope to banish their
recent Afcon qualifying failures
The biggest game in African football comes to the centre
stage today Friday when Nigeria host Egypt at the Ahmadu
Bello Stadium in Kaduna in the first of two 2017 Africa Cup
of Nations qualifiers.
With 10 titles between them, Egypt have failed to qualify
over the last three editions while Nigeria have missed out on
two of the last three competitions.
Despite winning an unprecedented three titles back to back
between 2006 and 2010, the Pharaohs have lost their
invincibility leading to their absence from the tournaments
in 2012, 2013 and 2015.
Such is the fall from grace that Egyptian football has suffered
that their legacy is almost forgotten. Gone are the players
from the golden era of Aboutreika and the Hassans, coach
Hector Cuper had to call up veteran goalkeeper Essam El
Hadary in order to remind the new crop of players about
their glorious past.
The Egyptians have less pressure though as they lead Group
G with six points, two more than their hosts.
On the other hand, Nigeria, winners of their third title as
recently as 2013, have faced their own problems. Samson
Siasia is the third coach since the Super Eagles began their
Afcon qualifying campaign in June 2015.
The former striker took over in an interim role from Sunday
Oliseh who unceremoniously resigned in February citing
breach of his contract by the Nigeria Football Federation.
The Super Eagles are in a precarious situation as they trail
the Pharaohs and need to win to keep up their challenge for
a place at Gabon 2017.
Both coaches would be calling on their top Europe-based
stars for this game.
Nigeria have in tow Watford striker Odion Ighalo who has
scored 14 goals thus far in the English Premier League.
Siasia also has returnee Victor Moses and youngsters
Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex Iwobi to call on when things get
tough. The experience of Chelsea’s John Obi Mikel will be
key as the new team captain has spoken about leading by
example.
The result of this game and the return leg could determine if
Siasia gets to keep the job on a permanent basis.
While Cuper has only called up five players based abroad,
the understanding of his core of Al Ahly and Zamalek players
will be helped by the presence of Roma forward Mohamed
Salah and hardworking new Arsenal midfielder Mohamed
Elneny.
With the Kaduna stadium expected to be filled by eager fans,
this encounter promises much and it should deliver lots of
fireworks.
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Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt.... What's Ur Predictions 9ja by marvelous007(m): 4:26pm On Mar 25, 2016 |
Eagles 3 - 0 pharoas |
Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt.... What's Ur Predictions 9ja by Luckylife(m): 4:35pm On Mar 25, 2016 |
Nigeria 2 Egypt 1 |
Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt.... What's Ur Predictions 9ja by baum1: 4:39pm On Mar 25, 2016 |
Luckylife: Hello guy, please where can I stream this match live online? PS - found one, http://cricfree.tv/watch/live/nigeria-vs-egypt-live-streaming |
Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt.... What's Ur Predictions 9ja by marvelous007(m): 5:01pm On Mar 25, 2016 |
Was I the only one dat notice mikel lip sinking during d national Anthem.... #Jooor ... Its kick off |
Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt.... What's Ur Predictions 9ja by marvelous007(m): 5:31pm On Mar 25, 2016 |
I tot efe ambross use to b very smart nd creative buh all I see in dis game is jus a bunch of ballon frm him.... #who's_Watching_this? |
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