Ihenacho on the way to scoring the loan goal that separated the two sides in their opening match
Nigeria proved the superior side in their encounter with the Pharaohs of Egypt on Tuesday evening at the ongoing AFCON in Cameroun with a 30 minutes volley from Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho.
The first half goal sent the seven-time champions, Egypt to the bottom of Group D in their opening match in Garoua, as other group members, Sudan and Guinea drew their matches to secure a point each
Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah, was caged up front as Nigeria dictated the tempo of the match except for his shining moment in the 70th minute when substitute Ahmed Sayed sent him a pass which he fired but was saved by the legs of Nigeria keeper Maduka Okoye.
Nigeria will face Sudan in Group D on Saturday while Egypt take on Guinea-Bissau same day, with three hours apart
Algeria VS Sierra Leone
In another thrilling encounter Algeria began the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title with a goalless draw against a stubborn and spirited Sierra Leone side in Group E.
The Leone Stars had the better first-half openings, with Alhaji Kamara sending two chances narrowly wide.
After the break Algeria forward Yacine Brahimi shot straight at keeper Mohamed Nbalie Kamara, who also tipped a low shot from Riyad Mahrez past the post.
Nbalie Kamara denied Ramy Bensebaini and Baghdad Bounedjah in stoppage time.
The Desert Foxes continually carved out opportunities in the second half but were let down by their finishing – with substitute Said Benrahma skewing a shot wide with five minutes remaining after coming off the bench.
Guinea Bissau VS Sudan
Unbelievably, Guinea-Bissau missed a golden chance to seal the game when the had a late penalty as they were held by Sudan in their Group D opener in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Midfielder Pele saw his 82nd-minute spot-kick kept out by Sudan goalkeeper Ali Abou Achrine, with Piqueti striking the bar on the rebound.
Sudan will face Nigeria in Group D on Saturday, while Guinea-Bissau take on Egypt
