Iheanacho Kelechi of Nigeria
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Iheanacho strike lifts Nigeria past Salah's Egypt

Kelechi Iheanacho scored a superb goal to help Nigeria to a 1-0 victory over a below-par Egypt in their Africa Cup of Nations clash on Tuesday.
May 17, 2023, 05:00 am - Reuters

Match Timeline

Nigeria
Egypt
  • KO
  • 11
  • 30
  • HT
  • 45
  • 58
  • 72
  • 79
  • 80
  • 90
  • 90+1
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Nigeria 1, Egypt 0.
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Match ends, Nigeria 1, Egypt 0.
90'+4'
Second Half ends, Nigeria 1, Egypt 0.
Match Stats
NGAEGY
Possession
43.1%
56.943.1
56.9%
Shots on Goal
5
2
Shot Attempts
15
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Corner Kicks
6
3
Saves
2
4