The two giants will do battle in the opening game of their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Tuesday

Clash of the multiple Afcon winners
Three-time Africa Cup of Nations winners Nigeria and record seven-time champs Egypt will face off on Tuesday and both sides recognise the value of a strong start.




With either expected to end win Group D, first-place may well be claimed by the nation that triumphs in Garoua.

GOAL took a look at factors that could possibly swing the result in either team’s favour
Stopping Mohamed Salah

Undoubtedly Egypt’s star player, keeping the Liverpool forward quiet will be a tough ask.




Be that as it may, the West Africans will look to limit the supply to the superstar — involved in six of the Pharaohs’ 10 goals since his 2017 Afcon debut — who can hurt Nigeria in several ways.
Clash of the multiple Afcon winners
Three-time Africa Cup of Nations winners Nigeria and record seven-time champs Egypt will face off on Tuesday and both sides recognise the value of a strong start.




With either expected to end win Group D, first-place may well be claimed by the nation that triumphs in Garoua.

GOAL took a look at factors that could possibly swing the result in either team’sf avour.