AFCON 2021 Wrap: Nigeria edge Egypt, As Sierra Leone Hold Champions Algeria

AFCON 2021 Wrap: Nigeria edge Egypt, As Sierra Leone Hold Champions Algeria Sampson Adedeji Action continued in the match-day 3 of the ongoing 2021 African Cup of Nations in Cameroon and it was a memorable day for Leone Stars of Sierra Leone, BSNsports.com.ng can report. The first match of the day pitched Leone Star of Sierra Leone against current African champions Fennec of Algeria but the game failed to produce at least a goal. Sierra Leone goalkeeper was the cynosure of all eyes in that encounter as he kept Riyad Mahrez, Brahimi Yacini and Ben Slimani at bay throughout the match with 7 stunning saves. Nigeria's Super Eagles lived up to the billings in the second match of the day as they defeated Egypt 1-0 in Garoua. Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, netted the only goal of the game in the 30th minute and secured maximum points for Nigeria. Guinea Bissau failed to take the full advantage of the second group D match as they were held to a goalless draw by hard fighting Sudan. Guinea Bissau got the advantage to win the game late as they were awarded a penalty but they failed to convert it as the game ended in a goalless affair.