Three-time African Champiosn Nigeria’s Super Eagles shared the spoils with Equatorial Guinea 1-1 in the African Cup of Nations Group A opener at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé, northern Abidjan on Sunday.
As a result, host Ivory Coast top Group A with three points after their 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau on Saturday.
Iban Salvador’s fine first-half finish put the Nzalang Nacional of Equatorial Guinea ahead in the 36th minute. However, his goal was cancelled by the African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen in the 38th minute.
Victor Osimhen once again proved he is a key player in the Super Eagles side after his equaliser spared Nigeria a shock defeat against Equatorial Guinea in their opening game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Italy & Napoli Player of the Year nodded in a minute after Iban Salvador’s opener for the underdogs.
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro heads into the tournament under some pressure, having drawn with Lesotho and Zimbabwe in World Cup qualifying before losing to Guinea in a friendly.
Jesus Owono made several second-half saves to deny the Super Eagles, while Osimhen missed after breaking clear.
Jesus Lazaro was named TotalEnergies Man of the Match award after a breathtaking performance.
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