Also, some Cameroonian fans rooted for Nigeria during the game. Pierre Moussa said he was happy the Egyptians lost to his “Nigerian brothers.”
“Egypt, as we all know, have won the most number of titles (seven times) in the AFCON and are a very strong side with one of the best coaches and players.”
“The attackers didn’t play as a team, especially in the second half. Everyone wanted to make a mark for himself by putting their name on the scoresheet.”
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.”
Sadio Mane fired in a winner for Teranga Lions from the spot in the 90+6 minute, snatching three points from the Zimbabweans.
“My first AFCON was in South Africa in 2013 and we ended winning it. And my second appearance was in Egypt and we won the bronze.”
Video footage of proceedings was promised by court officials…but at the scheduled hearing start time of 10:00 a.m., the website platform had crashed.
“As Africans, we have come a long way, and we deserve to applaud ourselves. It will only keep getting better, one Africa.”
