Super Eagles of Nigeria opened their African Cup of Nations (AFCON) project with a 1-1 draw versus Equatorial Guinea.
Way of life Nigeria reports that Victor Osimhen’s first-half header protected the equalizer after Nigeria fell back to an Equatoguinean objective at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé, Abidjan, on Sunday.
Regardless of developing various possibilities, the Super Eagles were not able to protect a triumph.
Nigeria’s preparation for the competition was marked by arguments about the goalkeeping department, with Stanley Nwabali making his competitive launching in objective.
William Troost-Ekong likewise made his very first competitive start for the group given that 2022 along with Semi Ajayi, with Zaidu Sanusi and Ola Aina on both flanks of the defence.
AlHassan Yusuf, another debutant, lined up along with Frank Onyeka in a double pivot behind Alex Iwobi. The assaulting trio of Victor Osimhen, Lookman Ademola and Moses Simon finished Nigeria’s lineup.
The Eagles got in the competitors in an unimpressive type, with one win in the last 5 video games. The group revealed a cravings to shed the disparity in the match’s opening minutes.
Practically right away after kick-off, Iwobi checked the awareness of Jesús Owono, the Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper, with a half-volley, however the strike was stopped by the shot-stopper.