Egypt's Mohamed Salah, right, and Nigeria's Taiwo Awoniyi fight for the ball during the African Cup of Nations Group D soccer match between Egypt and Nigeria in Garoua, Cameroon, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. (AP Photo / Footografiia)
Egypt's Mohamed Salah, right, and Nigeria's Taiwo Awoniyi fight for the ball during the African Cup of Nations Group D soccer match between Egypt and Nigeria in Garoua, Cameroon, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 20Show more

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Egypt's defeat in Afcon opener met with bitter humour and sarcasm

Pharaoh's Portuguese coach is vilified over his player selection for Nigeria clash

Hamza Hendawi
Hamza Hendawi
Cairo

January 12, 2022