Nigeria 0, Egypt 0

CASABLANCA, Morocco (Interstat) — Nigeria delivered a significant upset to open its Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Saturday, defeating favored Egypt 1-0 in a tightly contested Group Stage match at Stade Mohamed V. The lone goal, a decisive second-half strike, propelled the Super Eagles to a crucial victory while handing the Pharaohs a damaging defeat in a tournament where both nations harbor deep ambitions. The result defied pregame projections, as statistical models heavily favored an Egyptian side playing in a venue that served as a de facto home atmosphere. The match, played on Jan. 17, 2026, unfolded as a… Read more...