The Digest:
The Super Eagles suffered a 2-1 defeat against Egypt in a friendly at the Cairo International Stadium, despite fielding an experimental lineup ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations campaign.
Key Points:
- Egypt defeated Nigeria's Super Eagles 2-1 in a pre-AFCON friendly in Cairo on Tuesday night.
- The hosts took the lead in the 28th minute through Mahmoud Saber from a cross on the right.
- Nigeria equalized just before halftime with a close-range header by defender Chidozie Awaziem from a Zaidu Sanusi free-kick.
- Egypt secured the win seven minutes into the second half through Mostafa Mohammed.
- Both coaches made several substitutions in the second half as part of their tactical preparations.
- The match served as Nigeria's final tune-up before traveling to Morocco for the AFCON tournament.
- The Super Eagles will open their AFCON campaign against Tanzania next Tuesday in Fez.
Sources: Complete Sports Nigeria, Soccernet
