Nigeria's Super Eagles stumble in opening Afcon match against Equatorial Guinea
The disappointing draw marks three consecutive official games without a victory for the Super Eagles, setting a worrisome trend.
Equatorial Guinea held giants Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in their opening Afcon match, putting the Super Eagles' campaign off to a shocking start.
The game occurred at the Alassane Quattara Stadium in Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday, with Nigeria aiming to dominate Equatorial Guinea's national thunder.
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Equatorial Guinea took the lead through Iban Salvador, leaving the Nigerian team stunned.
Iban Salvador plays as a forward for the Polish side Miedz Legnica.
However, the Super Eagles quickly fought back, with Osimhen scoring the equaliser in the 38th minute; the Napoli forward brought hope to Super Eagles' loyal supporters.
Despite their efforts, Nigeria was unable to secure a winning goal.
Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Jesus Owono showcased his exceptional skills, making crucial saves and denying the wasteful Nigerian team numerous scoring opportunities. His outstanding performance earned him the well-deserved Man of the Match title.
This disappointing draw marks three consecutive official games without a victory for the Super Eagles, setting a worrisome trend.
As the Afcon 2023 unfolds, Nigeria will need to regroup and strategize for their upcoming matches to redeem themselves and strive for success in the tournament.
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