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    Iheanacho strikes as Nigeria beat Egypt

    Chronicle EditorBy Chronicle EditorJanuary 11, 20222 Comments2 Mins Read
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    Kelechi Iheanacho was on target as Nigeria comfortably beat seven-time champions Egypt in their Africa Cup of Nations Group D opener.

    The Leicester City striker opened the scoring in the 30th minute, burying a stunning half-volley on the turn.

    Nigeria dominated throughout, with Egypt keeper Mohamed El Shenawy tipping a Taiwo Awoniyi header on to the bar and twice denying Chidera Ejuke.

    The Pharaohs offered little in response after falling behind in Garoua.

    Iheanacho soars for Super Eagles

    Iheanacho’s performance up front will be a welcome relief to Super Eagles supporters, with fellow Nigeria strikers Victor Osimhen, Emmanuel Dennis and Odion Ighalo all forced out of the squad for Cameroon.

    The Foxes man impressed throughout the first half, feeding in Awoniyi who saw a tame effort saved shortly before the break.

    Nigeria, three-time African champions, continued to push for a second after half-time with El Shenawy twice keeping out substitute Chidera Ejuke in the closing stages.

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    The Super Eagles were well-supported at the Roumde Adjia Stadium, less than 400 miles from Nigeria

    Ultimately though one goal was enough for the West Africans, lead by interim manager Augustin Eguavoen with new boss Jose Peseiro only observing from the stands.

    The Super Eagles had sacked long-serving boss Gernot Rohr just four weeks before the tournament following an underwhelming World Cup qualification campaign.

    Pharaohs fall in opener

    Egypt were lacklustre for much of the proceedings, managing just one shot in the opening 70 minutes.

    Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, who has reaffirmed his desire to stay at Anfield, repeatedly found himself isolated up front as Nigeria dictated the match’s tempo.

    The forward was played through by substitute Ahmed Sayed with 20 minutes remaining but his mishit shot was saved by the legs of Nigeria keeper Maduka Okoye.

    Nigeria will face Sudan in Group D on Saturday (16:00 GMT), while Egypt take on Guinea-Bissau (19:00 GMT).

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