May 14, 2026

Nigeria defeats Egypt 1-0 in international friendly

By Promise Amadi

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Egypt 1-0 in a friendly match played at the Stephen Keshi stadium in Asaba on Tuesday.

Paul Onuachu scored a goal just a few seconds after kick off.

The first time call up volleyed the ball in from outside the box to score his first goal for Nigeria.

The victory is Nigeria’s first over Egypt in 29 years and the first defeat for Pharaoh’s coach Javier Aguirre.

Google News

Stay connected via Google.

Add Okay News as a preferred source for faster follow-through coverage.

Preferred sourceAdd on Google
Advertisement

About the author

Advertisement
Stay with Okay News

Follow the report beyond this story

Follow Okay News across the channels and tools you use most.

ChannelFollow on WhatsAppDirect story alerts, sharper updates, and easier sharing with your circle.Preferred sourceAdd on GoogleFollow Okay News updates across Google surfaces.Visual briefingsFollow on InstagramVisual updates, clips, and newsroom highlights.Reader appGet the appRead Okay News on your mobile device.