The Super Eagles of Nigeria have crashed out of the race, while Egypt are on the brink of qualifying for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Nigeria 1-0 in Alexandria on Tuesday.
The result means the Super Eagles have missed out on their second straight AFCON.The only goal of the game was scored by Ramadan Sobhy in the second half.
Only two big wins for Tanzania at home to Egypt and away to Nigeria would stop Egypt from attending their first AFCON since 2010.Egypt came close to opening the score in the fifth minute but the header struck the post and went away for a goal kick.
In the seventh minute Egypt skipper El Said had a chance after a bringing down a cross but his left-foot shot missed the target.
Aminu Umar had Nigeria’s first chance in the eighth minute following a right-wing cross from Abdullahi Shehu only to shoot straight at the keeper.
Odion Ighalo had a chance in the 15th minute after controlling a long pass from Shehu but blasted wide.
In the 29th minute, a left-wing cross by El Said went across the Eagles 18-yard without any Egyptian player connecting with the ball.
Goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi was called to action in the 40th minute, parrying a straight shot away for a corner.
A minute later, he made a brilliant diving save off a header.
Nigeria Miss Out On AFCON 2017 After Egypt Defeat
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