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AFCON: Nigeria’s Victory Over Egypt Break The Pharaoh’s 16-Game Unbeaten Record

AFCON: Nigeria's Victory Over Egypt Break The Pharaoh's 16-Game Unbeaten Record

AFCON: Nigeria’s Victory Over Egypt Break The Pharaoh’s 16-Game Unbeaten Record

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have 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 today’s victory, Nigeria broke Egypt’s unbeaten record. Pharaohs were unbeaten in their last 16 group matches at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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

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Kelechi Iheanacho scored the only goal in the game in the 30th minute with an assist from Taiwo Awoniyi.