Ebenezer BajelaA 77th minute goal from substitute Odion Ighalo ensured the Super Eagles opened their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with maximum three points against the Swallows of Burundi in Alexandria, Egypt. Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr started the game with Daniel Akpeyi in goal ahead of first choice Francis Uzoho and Ikechuckwu Ezenwa. There was another scare for the Eagles in the 38th minute when Burundi almost got the opening goal. Frederic Nsabiyumva out-jumped Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong with a tricky header that hit the top end of the upright. READ ALSO: Iheanacho on standby to replace sick Kalu –Report“We need to try to win the next game.

Source: Punch June 23, 2019 02:37 UTC