Nigeria

Nigeria's hopes for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal against South Africa are clouded by uncertainty as star striker Victor Osimhen's availability hangs in the balance. The team traveled to Bouake in the Ivory Coast without Osimhen, who is sidelined due to an abdominal issue, casting doubt on his participation in the crucial match. The absence of Osimhen, a key figure in Nigeria's attacking lineup, comes as a significant setback for the team. With his energetic movement and high pressing style, Osimhen

The Egyptian national team lost its group D opening match against Nigeria 0-1, in the African Cup of Nations. The Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho crashed home a stunner from inside the box in the first half from Joe Aribo's headed knock-down, as the Super Eagles recorded the sixth 1-0 victory in the first eight matches of this tournament. The last loss of the Egyptian team in the first round of the continental championship dates back to the 2004 edition in Tunisia, when