[digg=http://digg.com/soccer/Egypt_3_n_Nigeria_1_Africa_Cup_of_Nations_2010_Highlights]Defending African Cup of Nations champion Egypt came from 0-1 down to open the defence of their title with a 3-1 victory of Nigeria earlier today. Hoffenheim striker Chinedu Obasi put the Super Eagles up in the 12th minute. Emad Moteab, Ahmed Hassan and Mohamed Nagui responded for the Pharaohs in the 34th, 54th and 87th minutes.
Scorers:
Egypt: Emad Moteab 34, Ahmed Hassan 54, Mohamed Nagui 87
Nigeria: Chinedu Obasi 12
Halftime: 1-1
Teams:
Egypt: 1-Essam Al Hadari; 6-Hani Said, 20-Wael Gomaa, 7-Ahmed Fathi, 2-Mahmoud Fathallah, 14-Sayed Moawad, 8-Hosni Abd Rabou (15-Mohamed Nagui 72), 12-Hossam Ghali (3-Ahmed Al Muhammadi 56), 17-Ahmed Hassan; 9-Mohamed Zidan (19-Mohamed Abdelshafi 85), 10-Emad Moteab.