Also, some Cameroonian fans rooted for Nigeria during the game. Pierre Moussa said he was happy the Egyptians lost to his “Nigerian brothers.”
Kelechi Iheanacho gave Nigeria the lead 30 minutes into the game, delivering a brilliant strike into far corner of the Pharaohs’ net.
The Super Eagles will play their first AFCON game against Egypt, and without the duo of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and Odion Ighalo
“Sorry I cannot be there. But I’m supporting the boys all the way. I call on Nigerians to support the team.”
“As Africans, we have come a long way, and we deserve to applaud ourselves. It will only keep getting better, one Africa.”
The Indomitable Lions gave a commanding show, controlling 60 per cent of ball possession and creating more chances than their opponent during the game.
The 2021 AFCON which begins on Sunday will end on February 6.
Osimhen’s participation at AFCON has been reeled in controversy due to his health issues.
CAF had previously used VAR from the quarter-finals stage of the 2019 edition in Egypt.
The former Super Eagles winger described Senegal, Cameroon, Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco and Tunisia as “very strong teams”.
