AFCON: Super Eagles Beat Pharaohs Of Egypt 1

AFCON: Super Eagles Beat Pharaohs Of Egypt 1 – 0

By Samantha Allen

Published: January 12, 2022 | 6:11 AM GMT

Super Eagles started the 2022 African Cup of Nations competition yesterday on a good note by defeating the Pharaohs of Egypt by a lone goal.

The opening match of the two countries placed in group D started at 5:pm with Kelechi Iheanacho putting Nigeria ahead in the 30^thminute of the game, with a shot into the top-left corner of the goal post.

The Leicester City’s star scored the brilliant goal through an assist from Taiwo Awoniyi.

Super Eagles dominated the first half of the game, silencing Egypt’s main man, Mohamed Salah.

Ahmed Hegazy of Egypt took the first free-kick in the first minute of the game.

In the 25th minute, Moses Simon missed an opportunity, hitting the side net.

Awoniyi narrowly scored the Super Eagles’ second goal in the 37th and 41st minutes but was stopped by Egypt’s goalkeeper, El Shenawy.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.