The jewel of Ineanacho in video
The Nigerian striker gave the victory to his team in this sequence of very high class.
Ended ! Nigeria is a logical winner!
Very convincing victory for Nigeria against their main opponent in this group D! The only goal of the match was scored in a very nice way by Iheanacho. Egypt and Salah have almost never been able to be dangerous and leave with a logical defeat.
Ejuke makes his canes talk
Huge tumble of 75 meters from Ejuke against which tries to conclude alone. El Shenawy deflects for a corner.
4 minutes of additional time
Egypt multiplies the corners in these last seconds of play …
One last cartridge for Egypt
Sherif replaces El Wensh. On the Nigerian side, Iwobi takes Simon’s place.
Nigeria is approaching
Big tackle from Ashraf in front of the opposing surface which returns the ball to the Super Eagles. The Pharaohs always struggle to be dangerous.
The Pharaohs throw down their last strength
Egypt only has a few minutes left to turn the tide and pull off a miraculous draw.
Ndidi victim of cramps
The midfielder of the Super Eagles remain a few seconds on the ground before being able to resume his place. Egypt is annoyed by its increasingly frequent stoppages.
Ejuke close to enjoy it
Small error in the Egyptian defense, Ejuke recovers the ball in an ideal position. Without consequence.
Omeruo goes out on stretcher
The central defender is replaced position for position by Ajayi. Another change for Nigeria: the striker Iheanacho leaves for the benefit of Nwakali.
Already threatening ejuke
Barely entered into play, Ejuke is very close to offering the break to Nigeria after a service from Sadiq, also off the bench. El Shenawy makes another stop.
El Shenawy gets scared
The Egyptian goalkeeper is completely missing in his exit from a corner, but he is supplemented by his defense which avoids the danger.
Double change for Nigeria
Chukwueze and Awoniyi are replaced by Ejuke and Sadiq.
Salah stumbles on Okoye!
Finally an opportunity for Egypt! Launched deep on the edge of offside, Salah comes face to face with the Nigerian goalkeeper and manages to slip a shot, kicked back by his vis-à-vis. The Pharaohs are still in the game.
Chukwueze shows himself in turn
A discreet time, the Nigerian winger is more and more restless on his right side, in particular thanks to his agreement with Aina.
The stat that really hurts Egypt
If the possession is fairly balanced, Nigeria crushes its opponent on the offensive statistics: 11 shots to 1 for the Super Eagles, not yet completely safe.
Iheanacho insists
After a quickly played free kick, Ndidi is found in the axis and can freely shift Iheanacho, whose shot at the end of the race is off target.
Stirring entrants to the Pharaohs
Good catch from Zizo on the right side, who manages to eliminate his vis-à-vis on his hook. The next cross is dangerous but repelled by the Nigerian defense.
Ambitious Aina
At the edge of the surface, the right side tries a powerful shot from the right which flies into the clouds of Garoua.
Iheanacho tries again
The strike from the Leicester striker is countered this time and ends quietly in the gloves of the Egyptian goalkeeper.
Two new changes for Egypt
Mohamed and Trezeguet give way to Sobhi and Zizo. Egypt only has one change to make, half an hour from the deadline.
Iheanacho very close to doubling
Following a long rush of Aina, Iheanacho is found in the axis, facing the deserted goal. But he lacks control and lets the ball slip into El Shenamy’s arms.
Simon-Iheanacho, always the same
The center of the Nantes winger passes very close to being caught by the striker in the area. The Egyptian defense emerges.
The Super Eagles procrastinate
Nigeria now leaves a little more the ball to its aversary, while showing itself threatening in transition. Which brings down again the rhythm of the match.
One shot for Egypt
The Pharaohs have only one chance since kick-off, while Nigeria has shot 6 times, for 3 attempts on target.
The Pharaohs still in trouble
In addition to suffering a green wave on his goal, Salah’s teammates fail to come out, nor to be in the opposing camp. Nigeria is pushing and getting closer to the break.
Awoniyi is close to 2-0!
What an opportunity for Nigeria, which is starting off very strongly! Aina overflows to the right and narrowly avoids the goal exit to cross to his center forward. Awoniyi’s head at close range is pushed back by El Shenawy on his crossbar!
Second change for Egypt
Ashraf replaces El Fotouh to start the second act.
Start of the second period
There are 45 minutes left for the Pharaohs to get up and finally be dangerous, against strong Super Eagles.
Half-time in Garoua!
Nigeria logically leads the score at the break, thanks to a superb goal from Iheanacho which came to concretize the domination of his own, against a very discreet Egypt.
3 more minutes
The additional time could seem very long to Egypt, still in great suffering.
Simon untenable
New devastating acceleration of Nantes on the left side. Its brushed center is pushed aside on the edge by the defense of the Pharaohs.
Awoniyi misses the break!
Found by Iheanacho to the left of the area, the Nigerian center forward tries his luck from the right. It’s too axial and captured in two stages by El Shenawy.
Big shock in midfield
Hamdi and Awoniyi remain on the ground and receive treatment after this head-to-head contact in the Egyptian camp.
Ndidi does not fit
The middle strike is crushed and too far to the right of the goal, but Nigeria insists from the goal and tries to make the break before the break.
El Shenawy avoids disaster
The Egyptian goalkeeper made an excellent exit in his area to beat Iheanacho, once again found between the lines.
Super Eagles rewarded
After a fairly discreet start, Iheanacho’s teammates gained momentum in this first act. The goal logically came to punish timorous Egyptians.
GOOD IHEANACHO !!
What a gesture from the Nigerian striker! Served from the head in the box by Aribo, Iheanacho connects a control of the chest with a half-volley in the right window, it’s sublime!
The Pharaohs can’t do it
Egyptian attackers are too rarely found and the opportunities to counter are not numerous.
First opportunity for Simon!
Moses Simon is definitely in great shape! Perfectly offset by Aribo on the left side, he comes face to face with the keeper but hits the small outside net.
Simon makes his power speak
The Nantes winger accelerates on his right side and crosses in the second, but it is much too deep.
Another balloon problem
For the third time in this match, the ball is deflated and must be changed … Meanwhile, the actors take the opportunity to hydrate.
Salah essential for his selection in the CAN
Since his big debut in the event in 2017, Mohamed Salah has been involved in 60% of Egypt’s goals in the CAN (6/10), i.e. 4 goals and 2 assists.
The rhythm falls
New change of ball and a little more time-out in a meeting that loses intensity over the minutes.
Nigeria is in no hurry
The Super Eagles are leaving the ball to their opponents for the moment, who find it difficult to be dangerous in placed attack. Salah has not been found so far.
Iheanacho shows himself
The Leicester striker places a header deflection on another long throw-in. The ball is recovered by Egypt, which throws itself very quickly forward.
Salah is looking for Trezeguet against
The ball is too deep and Okoye can breathe some air into his defense after this dangerous quick transition.
Change is finally coming
Abdelmonem replaces Tawfik, who is therefore affected in the right knee.
Nigeria can benefit
In provisional numerical superiority, the Super Eagles keep the ball and try to approach El Shenawy’s goal. The change is about to take place.
Tawfik always looking after
The game resumed, Egypt evolves to ten while its defender receives treatment behind his goal.
Tawfik stays on the ground
The Egyptian defender injured his right knee on his own after a devastating acceleration from Simon. The stretcher is now drawn to the lawn.
Mohamed Okoye alert
The Galatasaray striker overflows on the right side and chooses the solitary option. His close-angle shot is captured by the Nigerian goalkeeper.
Nigeria tries a long throw-in
The ball is finally recovered by the defense of the Pharons after a foul in the box. First very little heat in this rather muddled start.
First ball for Salah
He tries to combine with Tawfik on the right side, but the Super Eagles defense is vigilant. Nigeria is recovering and can project itself.
It’s gone between Nigeria and Egypt!
The first shock of this CAN starts in Garoua under a heat of 35 ° C, good match to all!
Imminent kick-off
The two teams enter the lawn of the Roumdé Adjia stadium in Garoua. The probable Group D final for first place begins in a few moments.
Nigeria-Egypt, ninth of the name at the CAN
During the 8 previous meetings between the two nations in the competition, Nigeria has 3 wins, against 2 for Egypt (3 draws). Their last clash at CAN dates back to 2010, for a 3-1 victory for the Pharaohs.
Two undefeated teams in qualifying
Quiet winner of their qualifying group ahead of Sierra Leone, Nigeria had signed 4 wins and 2 draws. Egypt had not lost either, conceding three draws for three wins, in a qualifying group where they had edged the Comoros.
Two novice coaches on the bench
Augustine Eguavoen has been acting on the Nigerian bench since Rohr’s sudden departure in December. As for Egypt, it is the Portuguese Carlos Queiroz who has been in place since September.
Salah is there
Pharaohs superstar, Mohamed Salah is obviously starting on his right side for this first match of the competition. At a press conference, the Reds striker did not hide his ambitions and wants to win his first CAN, when he was an unhappy finalist in 2017.
Nigeria aims for a new final four
Semi-finalists of the event in 14 of its last 16 participations, the Super Eagles are participating in their 19th CAN. They have 3 wins and finished 3rd in 2019.
Hens are doing (very) well in Egypt
Record-keepers for the number of participations (25) and victories (7) in the CAN, the Pharaohs are undefeated in their last 16 group matches in the competition! Their last setback at this stage dates back to 2004, and a loss to Algeria (2-1). During the last edition, at home in 2019, Egypt was released in the round of 16 by South Africa (1-0).
The composition of Egypt
El Shenawy – Fathi, El Wensh, Hegasy – El Fotouh, Elneny, Mohamed, Tawfik – Salah, Marmoush, Trezeguet
Substitutes:
Sobhi, Gad, Kamal, Abdelmonem, Ashour, Sherif, Ramadan, Ashraf, Lasheen, El Said, Alaa, Zizo
The composition of Nigeria
Okoye – Aina, Troost-Ekong, Omeruo, Sanusi – Iheanacho, Ndidi, Aribo – Chukwueze, Awoniyi, Simon
Substitutes:
Akpeyi, Uzoho, Ebuehi, Iwobi, Collins, Ndah, Nwakali, Onyeka, Musa, Onyekuru, Ajayi
Notable absences in the Nigerian ranks
While Gernot Rohr stepped down as manager just a month ago, Nigeria is also starved of star Victor Osimhen. Leon Balogun is also not ready for this CAN, Emmanuel Dennis is meanwhile retained by his club, Watford.
Shock between outsiders in Garoua
Hello everyone, welcome to our live stream to follow live the poster between Nigeria and Egypt as part of the first day of CAN 2022. The match will start at 5 pm at the Roumdé Adjia stadium in Garoua.