Full time: Nigeria 1-1 Egypt

90+3 The referee blows the whistle as Salah was going to latch onto a through ball to go one-on-one with the keeper!! Egypt 1-1 Nigera.

90+1 In a three-minute stoppage, Salah brilliantly breaks the offside trap before latching onto Ramadan's delightful through ball to dink the ball over the keeper!!

90+1 GOOOOAAAAALLLLL!!!!!! Salah equalizes!!!

88' The Egyptians appear to be exhausted late in the game..

85' The Egypt players are seemingly frustrated with the referee's decisions which mainly goes against them

82' Iwobi replaces Simon..

80' Moses fires a strike from outside the area, but an overwhelming Shennawi saves..

75' Ramadan Sobhi wheeled on as Trezeguet makes way after wasting a promising counter attack!

72' GREAT SAVE from El-Shennawi!!! The Egypt keeper blocked a powerful strike from Musa - who now makes way to Victor Moses

71' Hossam Ghaly replaces El-Said

70' Musa strikes from long range, but goes wide by inches..

67' Elneny receives the ball in space and elects to strike from outside the area but his effort goes wide...

65' Marwan Mohsen sees a shot from inside the area denied by the keeper after El-Said failed to control the ball properly.. 

61' Marwan Mohsen replaces Koka, as Aminu Omar comes in for Klechi as well.

60' GOAL!! Nigeria take the lead through Etobe who pounces on the rebound following Klechi's strike that bounced off the woodwork!

54' Ahmed Musa penetrates the Egypt midfield before going into the area but El-Shennawi collects his venomless strike

49' Kletchi races onto a through inside the area, but Rabia is there to keep away the danger...

48' A marked Ighalo sees his ball go narrowly wide following an improper clearance from Rabia..

47' Egypt taking the initiative early in the second half, with Salah causing problems down the right..

The second half begins...

45+2 The referee blows the half-time whistle! 

45+1 Ighalo hits a volley from inside the area under Elneny's watch but sees his effort go high!

45' Keletchi strikes from outside the area but a vigilant El-Shennawi keeps away!

43' Musa wins a foul from Ibrahim Salah...

40' Gaber now leading another counter, but the Zamalek right-back eventually frustrates with his intended pass to Salah!

35' Game largely restricted in midfield with Egypt well organized. 

32' Salah wins a foul after causing full-back Stanley all sorts of problems down the flank.

28' A promising counter by Trezeguet ends up with a mishit pass to Salah. Goalkick.

25' Another free kick wasted by Etebe in what initially seemed a good position.

21' Moses takes a free kick for Nigeria but blasts high!

20' Ighalo replies just two minutes later when he was allowed to cut inside and strike towards goal but El-Shennawi thwarts the Watford man.

18' WHAT A CHANCE!!!! Salah makes a wonderful effort before laying the ball off to El-Said who passes to the unmarked Koka, but the latter sees his strike hit the keeper out for corner! That was close!!

12' After good effort from Salah to weather the opponent's pressure on him, the referee adjudges the Egyptian to have made a foul.

9' Egypt unable to hold onto the ball early on, with Nigeria pressing from the front

5' A misunderstanding between Egypt's defenders inside the area resulted in what could have been a dangerous chance for the hosts! 

3' Musa is fielded on the right and Simon on the left for Nigeria

1' Nigeria launches an attack from their right flank early on but Musa's cross is cleared away

The match gets underway...

15:55 Both teams are now stepping onto the pitch as they line up for the national anthems.

15:45 Egypt should be looking to capitalize on the major absences in Nigeria, who were forced to use fringe duo Ambrose and Oboabona in the center of defense.

15:35 Nigeria manager Siasia fields Watford striker Ighalo, CSKA Moscow's Musa and Manchester City's Iheanacho in his attacking department.

15:25 Hossam Ghaly was also expected to start the game, but Cuper decided to field Abdallah El-Said instead. 

15:10 Cuper's starting lineup has come as a surprise for many, after the Argentinean boss had given Ibrahim Salah the nod ahead of Tarek Hamed in midfield, with Trezeguet also preferred over Ramadan.

Starting lineups:

Nigeria: Carl Ikeme; Stanley Amuzie, Efe Ambrose, Godfrey Oboabona, Abdullahi Shehu; John Obi Mikel, Etebo, Kelechi Iheanacho; Moses Simon, Ahmed Musa, Odion Ighalo 

Egypt: Ahmed El-Shennawi, Omar Gaber, Ramy Rabia, Ahmed Hegazy, Hamada Tolba, Ibrahim Salah, Mohamed Elneny, Abdallah El-Said, Mahmoud 'Trezeguet', Ahmed Hassan 'Kouka', Mohamed Salah

16:15 Egypt, the winners of three successive Africa Cup of Nations in 2006, 2008 and 2010, has played Nigeria in 15 games. The Super Eagles won seven, the Pharaohs four, while there were four draws.

16:00 CSKA Moscow forward Ahmed Musa is another threat to be reckoned with - with his blistering pace and skills unsettling opponents.

15:30 The Egypt backline should be wary of the threat posed by Watford striker Ighalo, who has 15 Premier League goals so far to his name

15:00 Egypt have a wealth of options in the midfield with Arsenal's Mohamed Elneny, Zamalek holder Tarek Hamed and Ahly skipper Hossam Ghaly providing a variety in the middle of the pitch.
Elneny is likely to start after making a notable impact at Arsenal since his winter move from Swiss side Basel, with Wenger giving him the nod in crunch games against Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona.

14:00 There was a war of words between Nigeria coach Samson Siasia and Egypt's coach Hector Cuper ahead of Friday's crunch showdown:   

Siasia: "I feel strongly that history is on our side against Egypt, though we know that this is going to be a crucial match,"
"We are playing at home and we must make sure that we win at home, no matter what it takes us. Egypt can’t beat us, I assure you that. So there is no need for panic."

Cuper:"They are surely free to say that and we respect them, but such statements can never affect the morale of my players. Otherwise, we will not deserve to represent Egypt,"
"I usually don't promise any certain outcomes but I'm confident that we are capable of overcoming Nigeria." 

13:30 Nigeria skipper John Obi Mikel is a sure starter at the centre of the park after being given a new lease on life by Chelsea interim coach Guus Hiddink in the English Premier League.

13:00 Egypt boss Cuper will be looking to bank on AS Roma wide forward Mohamed Salah as his most devastating attacking weapon after bagging 11 Serie A goals this season since his summer move from Chelsea.
Upfront, Sporting Braga hit man Ahmed "Koka" Hassan is expected to lead the line following another successful season for his Portuguese outfit, where he scored a total of 13 goals in all competitions, including three in the Europa League.

12:00 Nigeria have a front-line to be reckoned against Egypt with Watford striker Odion Ighalo, CSKA Moscow's Ahmed Musa, Arsenal's Alex Iwobi and West Ham forward Victor Moses all are attacking weapon at interim Nigeria manager Samson Siasia's list.

11:30 Egypt, who have yet to reach the Nations Cup since last winning the title in 2010, will be hoping for a fine result at Group G rivals Nigeria when the African powerhouses lock horns in a crunch Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Kaduna on Friday as the Pharaohs are currently at the top of Group G with six points, two ahead of second-placed Nigeria. 

Venue: Ahmadu Bello Stadium (Kaduna)

Referee: Janny Sikazwe (ZAM)  - 

Assistant referees: Arsénio Chadreque Marengula (MOZ)  -  Romeo Kasengele (ZAM)

Group: G

Teams positions:
Egypt: 1st (six points)
Nigeria: 2nd (four points)

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