Sunday afternoon at Abidjan, the super Eagles of Nigeria commenced its campaign for the continental African Cup of nations title with a disappointing 1-1 draw against lower rated Equatorial Guinea.
The lack lustre match started with Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi raiding the goal mouth of the Guineans in the first 15 minutes of the encounter.
22 years old Guinea goalkeeper Owono consistently denied the injury depleted Nigerian attack several chances of the encounter.
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Equatorial Guinea drew first blood with a clinical finish to a cut pass by Ivan Edu Salvador to make the score line 1-0.
The super Eagles got the equalizer almost immediately from the African footballer of the year and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen who connected a header with a deep cut pass into the goalpost front of the Guineans.
The Nigerian side came into the second half looking little more business-like. The dearth of a play maker in the Eagles’ midfield and a resolute defence of the Guineans effectively took shine off the Super Eagles.
A little into the last quarter of the encounter, Napoli Striker in what disappointed several fans kicked the ball off target when left between him and goalkeeper Owono.
A draw against Nigeria in this encounter is an impressive result for Equatorial Guinea and the players relished their achievements on the pitch today at the expense of Nigerian Super Eagles, a three times African champion.
