Nigeria v Eq. Guinea

Africa Cup of Nations, Final

NigeriaNigeriaNGA

0-1-0, 1 PTS

Equatorial GuineaEq. GuineaEQG

0-1-0, 1 PTS

Victor Osimhen - 38'

Iban Salvador - 36'

Nigeria held to 1-1 draw by Equatorial Guinea

Victor Osimhen scored a first half equaliser but wasteful Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations Group A opener with Equatorial Guinea in a steamy Abidjan on Sunday, unable to turn their pressure into three points.

Jan 15, 2024, 03:28 am - Reuters

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51%

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49%

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Head-To-Head

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Last 3 Matchups

EQG

2018 African Nations Championship, Group Stage

@ EQG

2010 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Round Two

@ NGA

2010 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Round Two

@ EQG

Team	GP	W	D	L	GD	P
Morocco	3	2	1	0	+5	7
Mali	3	0	3	0	0	3
Comoros	3	0	2	1	-2	2
Zambia	3	0	2	1	-3	2

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