The forward of Naples Victor Osimhen he prevented, in his cause, the success of Equatorial Guinea and the defeat of Nigeria (1-1) on the first day of the African Cup but also their victory, by missing an incredible opportunity, in the final stage. He Naples will be rivals of Barcelona in the Champions League.
The tie was registered at the Olympic stadium Alassane Ouattara from Abidjan departed Ivory Coast as the solo leader of group A. The host wins Guinea-Bissau on Saturday 2-0, in the quartet’s other rivalry.
Nigeriaanother favorite to enter the round of 16, found a goal against the Guinean team who took the lead in the 36th minute with a goal from Others Salvador after receiving the ball Jose Machin.
But it took two minutes for the ‘super eagles’ to level the game. A pass to the attacker’s left Atalanta Ademola Lookman is on his way home, at the far post, by Osimhen.
The team led by the Portuguese could win Jose Peseiro, three-time champion of the competition. In the 75th minute, Osimhenwithout opposition, stands before the goal Jesus Owono, from Alavés. But the shot came from the attacker Naples He narrowly missed and squandered a good opportunity to give victory Nigeria.
Source: La Verdad
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