NIGERIA'S SUPER EAGLES DEFEAT EGYPT IN AFCON OPENER

Salah neutralized as Super Eagles beat Egypt.

Mohamed Salah was a shadow of himself as Nigeria's Super Eagles opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a winning note beating the most successful side in the competition.

The match lived up to the hype of what was expected from both teams that have ten titles between them.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Pharaohs of Egypt 1-0 in their group stage encounter at the ongoing 33rd Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday in Garoua, Cameroon.

Super Eagles, who top Group D with the victory, were dominant and impressive in the game.

With the victory, Nigeria broke Egypt's unbeaten record as the Pharaohs were unbeaten in their last 16 group matches at the AFCON.

Before now, Egypt's last defeat in the group phase dated back to the 2004 tournament when they lost 2-1 against Algeria.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday, January 11, defeated the Pharaohs of Egypt 1-0 in their opening match at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning goal in 30th minute of the game.

Nigeria next plays Sudan before taking on Guinea-Bissau in their last Group D encounter. The Super Eagles has won the tournament on three occasions in 1980, 1994 and 2013.