NIGERIA FACE EGYPT IN AN INTRIGUING GROUP D OPENER Hello and welcome to LIVE updates of the Africa Cup of Nations group D clash between Nigeria and Egypt at the Stade Roumdé Adjia in Garoua, Cameroon. Egypt are among the favourites to win the competition and will be hoping to get of to a solid start in the competition against Nigeria. Kick off 16.00 GMT
TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations / Group Stage
Stade Omnisport Roumdé Adjia / 11.01.2022
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Updated 11/01/2022 at 17:57 GMT
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End of 2nd Half
90+3
Nigeria
FT: NIGERIA 1-0 EGYPT
Iheanacho's first-half goal seals an ideal start for Nigeria, who open group D with a deserved victory.
90+2
Nigeria
CHANCE FOR NIGERIA
A blistering break from Nigeria results in El Shenawi denying Nigeria a second
90'
Egypt
FINAL CHANGE FOR EGYPT
Sherif replaces El Wensh
85'
Egypt
FIVE MINUTES TO GO
Can Egypt muster up a late equaliser to break Nigerian hearts? With time running out Carlos Quieroz's men must do more to penetrate the Nigerian defence.
80'
Nigeria
ANOTHER NIGERIA CHANGE
Nwakali on for Iheanacho
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On
K. Nwakali
Nigeria
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Off
K. Iheanacho
Nigeria
79'
Nigeria
CHANGE FOR NIGERIA
Ajayi on for Omeruo
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On
S. Ajayi
Nigeria
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Off
K. Omeruo
Nigeria
72'
Nigeria
SECOND NIGERIA SUBSTITUTION
Sadiq replaces Awoniyi
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On
U. Sadiq
Nigeria
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Off
T. Awoniyi
Nigeria
72'
Nigeria
FIRST CHANGE FOR NIGERIA
Ejuke replaces Chukwueze
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On
C. Ejuke
Nigeria
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Off
S. Chukwueze
Nigeria
70'
Egypt
SALAH CHANCE!
Right on cue - Mo Salah has a great chance to equalise but his scuffed effort is saved by Okoye. A warning for Nigeria.
69'
Nigeria
IT'S ALL NIGERIA
NIgeria are dominating but only have one goal to show for it. With Mo Salah on the pitch, will the Super Eagles pay the price for not killing the game off?
66'
Nigeria
IHEANACHO STRIKES WIDE
Leicester City's double act Ndidi and Iheanacho link up nicely but Iheanancho fires off target. He should have tested El Shenawi at the very least
58'
Egypt
DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION FOR EGYPT
Zizo replaces Trezeguet whilst Sobhi is on for Mohamed
56'
Nigeria
NIGERIA LOOKING DANGEROUS
The Super Eagles are looking dangerous on the break. Egypt are losing possession far too easily in midfield and inviting intense pressure on their back line. Nigeria look good for a second goal...
46'
SECOND CHANGE FOR EGYPT
El Fotou is replaced by Ashraf
On
A. Ashraf
Egypt
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A. El Fotouh
Egypt
48'
SO CLOSE FOR NIGERIA
The Super Eagles nearly extend their lead early in the second half as Awoniyi's header comes off the crossbar. Nigeria are dominating.
2nd Half
45'
BACK UNDERWAY IN GAROUA!
Can Egypt get back into this?
End of 1st Half
45+3
HT: NIGERIA 1-0 EGYPT
Iheanacho's superb 30th minute strike separates the two teams at the break
42'
NIGERIA GO CLOSE
A blistering break from Iheanacho who plays in Awoniyi but his effort is saved by El Shenawi.
37'
EGYPT LOOKING ABJECT
Despite falling behind, Egypt are yet to get a foothold on the game with Nigeria looking the more likely team to add to their advantage.
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IHEANACHO'S SUPERB OPENER FOR NIGERIA