Equatorial Guinea frustrated Nigeria with a 1-1 stalemate on Sunday afternoon after both sides kicked off their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Group A matches at Ebimpe’s Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium, Reelradio.com.ng reports.
The results sees Group A being led by Cote d’Ivoire while Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria are a point above Guinea-Bissau.
As early as the 15th second, Alex Iwobi registered the Super Eagles’ first shot on target with a long-range effort but was calmly saved by Jesus Owono.In the 5th minute, Victor Osimhen was presented with a gift from Owono’s misplaced pass but the Napoli star couldn’t maximize the opportunity.
In the 11th minute, Zaidu Sanusi missed a glorious opportunity at the far post to give Nigeria the lead from Alhassan Yusuf’s cross.Osimhen was presented with another chance in the 28th minute but couldn’t direct his header towards the goal.
The Super Eagles were made to pay for their profligacy as Equatorial Guinea took the lead through Iban Salvador’s well-placed shot in the 36th minute.Nigeria quickly reacted two minutes later, courtesy of Osimhen’s header having been assisted by Ademola Lookman.
Coming in the second half, both sides hardly troubled each other’s goals, with both set of defenders doing well to remain disciplined.
Up next for Nigeria is a clash that all of Africa will be waiting for with bated breath as they take on tournament hosts, Cote d’Ivoire who opened their campaign with a clinical 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau on Saturday evening.
Equatorial Guinea on the other hand will be encouraged by the point when they face a wounded Guinea-Bissau.
