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Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by princeemmma(m): 11:28am On Jan 11, 2022 |
Coach Augustine Eguavoen and his Super Eagles’ wards face a stern test of their credentials when Nigeria and seven-time champions Egypt go for each other’s jugular in the opening match of Group D of the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations finals on Tuesday. Venue and time Venue is the 30,000 –capacity Stade Roumdé Adjia in the northern Cameroonian town of Garoua and kick-off is 5pm. Nigeria, Egypt records Egypt swept the stakes at the first two editions of Africa’s flagship football competition, in 1957 and 1959, and then won on home soil in 1986 and in Burkina Faso 12 years later, before a hat-trick of consecutive titles in 2006, 2008 and 2010. Nigeria soared to glory on home soil in 1980, won in Tunisia in 1994 and overturned bookmakers’ predictions to triumph in South Africa nine years ago. Previous encounters Both teams are not unfamiliar to themselves at the AFCON, with the Pharaohs hammering the Eagles 6-3 in Nigeria’s first-ever match at the competition (in Ghana in 1963) and coming from behind to tame the Eagles 3-1 in the city of Benguela (Angola) in 2010. In all other confrontations at the Africa Cup of Nations, the Eagles have had the upper hand. On their march to victory in 1980, the Eagles sailed past the Pharaohs 1-0 in a group phase clash in Ibadan, and four years later, following a pulsating 2-2 draw in a semi final match in Bouake (Cote d’Ivoire), Nigeria won on penalties to reach the final against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions. In 1990, a lone goal by Rashidi Yekini consigned the Pharaohs to defeat in a group phase match in Algiers, and in 1994, both teams battled to a scoreless draw at the Stade Chadli Zouiten in Tunis. What Nigerians should expect – Eguavoen Eguavoen, who leads Nigeria from the bench on Tuesday, was involved in that cagey affair in the cold of central Tunis, but envisages that there will be nothing cagey about Tuesday’s game in the sunny atmosphere of Stade Roumdé Adjia. He said, “I look forward to an interesting game between two ambitious teams. As I said a couple of weeks ago, we will take it one match at a time. For now, we see the clash with Egypt and all our plan is how to earn the three points. The Egyptians are a strong team and will come with a lot of confidence and steam, but we will also be going to the field with a lot of confidence and steam. It is going to be an interesting evening.” Osimhen, Ighalo absent Nigeria are without top marksman Victor Osimhen, and 2019 AFCON top scorer Odion Ighalo was held back by his Saudi Arabia club. However, the absences create opportunities for a number of young guns to make hay at Africa’s grand houseparty. Players to watch out for Former U-17 star Taiwo Awoniyi is expected to lead the line and reproduce some of his potency from which German Bundesliga club Union Berlin is benefitting, with Leicester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho and Czech Republic -based Peter Olayinka also on the line. Skipper Ahmed Musa and Samuel Chukwueze hit target in the training match with Cameroonian top club, Cotonsport Garoua on Friday, and there are also Greece –based Henry Onyekuru and former Olympics star Sadiq Umar as possibilities in the frontline. Injury has kept out midfield linchpin Oghenekaro Etebo, but Wilfred Ndidi will still enforce and former U17 World Cup –winning captain Kelechi Nwakali is expected to step up to the plate and show muscle in the playmaker’s role. Defender Leon Balogun’s forced absence, through injury, means Italy-based right back Tyrone Ebuehi will probably start while Chidozie Awaziem and Kenneth Omeruo hold sway in central, and Portugal –based Zaidu Sanusi will contend with the left back role with the versatile Olaoluwa Aina. Salah for Egypt Egypt depends heavily on Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah, recently shortlisted for the FIFA Best Player award. Why Nigeria should win Victory on Tuesday evening will provide confidence boost for the Super Eagles ahead of the other Group D ties against Sudan (January 15) and Guinea Bissau (January 19). https://punchng.com/nigeria-vs-egypt-things-to-know-as-super-eagles-pharaohs-clash-tomorrow/ 5 Likes
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Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by gregorio52: 12:15pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
Ok we move 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by bigdammyj: 12:15pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
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Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by naijaguy123456(m): 12:16pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
Goalless draw. 0-0 According to IFA Google ! 16 Likes
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Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by Cookcounty: 12:16pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
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Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by ayterajah(m): 12:18pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
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Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by AntiChristian: 12:19pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
Make Nigeria win convincingly! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by handsomeyinka(m): 12:20pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
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Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by nairavsdollars(f): 12:20pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
I see Nigeria winning by a landslide 9 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by smartoliver(m): 12:20pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
Anything can happen. We support our nation even if the chances of us making it seems bleak. We move regardless! 18 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by princeemmma(m): 12:21pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
i dedicate my fp to all Nigerians out there, we shall win today 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by KingOfAmebo(m): 12:22pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
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Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by stylome: 12:24pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
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Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by Gadafii: 12:25pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
the eagles will soar high above the pyramid that housed the pharaohs 7 Likes 1 Share |
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Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by Akwamkpuruamu: 12:29pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
Nig 2 Egypt 1 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by porthouse7(f): 12:29pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
goalless or a score draw... submitted 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by Naija4love(m): 12:34pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
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Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by Teaser4(m): 12:38pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
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Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by Johel(m): 12:39pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
princeemmma: Dem go sha disgrace Naija....period! |
Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by Nten: 12:45pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
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Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by argent412(f): 12:45pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
princeemmma:"the egyptians you see today, you shall see no more" 3 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by Vinnie2000(m): 12:46pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
I see a 2 2 draw in this Encounter! Egypt suppose give the Super eagles better Thrashing but they seem Afraid of us.. So we will Draw or even defeat dem! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by MANNABBQGRILLS: 12:47pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
Go Eagles Go. We will always support and love our Super Eagles, There is no other country we can call our own. Let's go Boys. Make our darling nation proud once again. God bless Nigeria. kechywillz:Our Darling Kechi, On this beautiful day that we have been waiting for since this tournament was postponed a year ago, Ahmed Musa's age is your only source of concern. Not even a simple good wish for our darling nation. Keep it up and Kontinue whatever you represent, na ur palava be dat one. PaNnamdi: PaNnamdi:Shame on you PA Nnamdi. Big shame on you and whatever you represent. UP SUPER EAGLES OF NIGERIA. 11 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by wonder233: 12:48pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
Full time: Egypt 0 Nigeria 0 1 Like |
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