By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Super Eagles interim manager Austine Eguavoen is looking forward to a tough game against Egypt in his side’s opening game at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Group D encounter is billed for Garoua on January 11.
Egypt boasts of one of the most talented players in the world in Mohamed Salah and an experienced manager in Portuguese Carlos Quieroz.
Eguavoen admits that they will need to work very hard in order to beat the Pharaohs.
“I played against Egypt as a player and as a coach. Facing them in the Africa Cup of Nations will not be an easy task,” Nigeria interim manager told the Nigerian Football Federation TV.
“We will do everything possible to analyse the Egyptian national team, individually and collectively, in order to draw up our plans.
“I also expect Egypt to do so because Nigeria is a big name in African football.
“We are currently studying the Egyptian national team, and we will continue to do so until we are prepared to face them,” he added.
