Full time: Egypt 1-0 Nigeria

90+4 The referee blows the final whistle. Egypt are on the brink of CAN return since 2010!!

90' The referee gives four minute of added time

88' A free kick for Nigeria down the left in the final minutes..

86' Another threat from the West Africans!! Ighalo sees his attempt from inside the area go narrowly wide!

84' WHAT A CHANCE!! Moses sees a low strike from outside the area bounce off El-Shennawi's left post following some fragile midfield pressure from Egypt!

80' Trezeguet comes in for scorer Ramadan. 

76' El-Said makes way for skipper Ghaly.

75' El-Said again sees an attempt from outside the area go narrowly wide, following another great move involving Amr Gamal this time.

73' Iwobi replaces Aminu for Nigeria 

72' Ramadan enjoys acres of space behind the attacking full-back Shibu, but again the move comes to naught!

70' Marwan Mohsen makes way for Amr Gamal

65' Ramadan Sobhi pounces on a loose ball inside the area with a right-footed shot that deceives the keeper and rolls into the net! 

65' GOOOOOAAAALLLL!!!! Egypt take the lead!!!

64' The injured Etebo makes way for Azubuike

63' Etebo is receiving treatment after falling to the ground..

60' El-Said attempts a curling shot from the edge of the box, but the keeper easily collects the ball. 

51' A great through ball from Elneny sees the pacey Salah surge down the left before delivering the ball to the former who again disappoints with his attempt towards goal.

50' A failed combination between Gaber and Salah 

47' Elneny fires wide!!! A fine team move involving Salah and Gaber ended up with the Arsenal man blasting high from inside the area!!

45' Elderson replaces Amuzie

The second half begins...

45+1 The referee blows the half-time whistle..

45' Etebo handed a yellow card after halting a counter attack by El-Said

40' Ibrahim Salah sees a strike from outside the area blocked by the keeper, who again denies Rabia a header shortly afterwards!! Egypt return to pose threat now...

37' Play is mainly restricted to midfield now..

33' A corner kick played by Salah from the right, but the Nigeria keeper wins a foul..

28' El-Said darts into the left handside of the area before crossing the ball across the face of goal, with Salah arriving too late at the far post..

26' After a strong start to the half, Egypt are now chasing the ball - with Nigeria bossing possession...

22' Ibrahim Salah cautioned by the ref following a rash challenge on Obi Mikel!

18' A fine team-move from the Egyptians sees Sobhi combine with El-Said but Salah was too sluggish to encourage the former to play him in!

15' Ighalo was allowed to control the ball easily inside the area before blasting high..

13' A 2 v 1 position down the left ends up with an easy cross gathered by keeper El-Shennawi..

10' Egypt retreating back when without possession, with Nigeria controlling the ball now..

7' WHAT A CHANCE!! A great run by Ramadan down the left ends up with El-Said missing the target by inches from inside the area!! 

5' SO CLOSE!! Ahmed Hegazy heads narrowly wide Mohamed Salah's cross from the right...

The match gets underway...

18:57 The national anthems are currently being played..

18:55 Both teams are now stepping onto the pitch

18:45 With a win almost taking Egypt to the Cup of Nations, Cuper preferred a bench with attack-minded players, with Amr Gamal, Amr Warda, Hefni, Hossam Ghaly, Trezeguet all featuring. 

18:30 Cuper has ommitted Sporting Braga striker Ahmed Hassan 'Koka' and holding midfielder Tarek Hamed from the 18-man squad, as Zamalek playmaker Ayman Hefni is there on the bench  

18:15 With Egypt's midfield not as solid as it should have been in the 1-1 draw at Nigeria, Cuper still seemed determined not to use Tarek Hamed at the center of the pitch - continuing with the Ibrahim Salah-Elneny pairing. 

18:00 Likewise, Nigeria manager Siasia didn't field the same starting XI from the last game with Egypt, with keeper Akpeyi replacing the injured Ikeme, Moses and Aminu playing instead of Simon and Iheanacho.

17:45 Having seen his side notably improve following the second-half introducion of both Mohsen and Sobhi at Nigeria, Cuper decided to start from where he ended in Kaduna. 

17:30 Egypt manager Hector Cuper has made two changes from the 1-1 draw at Nigeria, fielding Ramadan Sobhi instead of Mahmoud Trezeguet down the left, as Ahmed Hassan Koka made way for Marwan Mohsen. 

Starting lineups:

Egypt: Ahmed El-Shennawi, Hamada Tolba, Ahmed Hegazy, Ramy Rabia, Omar Gaber, Ibrahim Salah, Mohamed Elneny, Ramadan Sobhi, Abdallah El-Said, Mohamed Salah, Marwan Mohsen

Nigeria: Daniel Akpeyi, Shehu Abdullahi, Stanley Amuzie, Efe Ambrose, Godfrey Oboabona, John Obi Mikel, Oghenekaro Etebo, Umar Aminu, Ahmed Musa, Victor Moses, Odion Ighalo

16:20 Midfielder and captain Hossam Ghaly is also expected to start against Nigeria to give harmony and composure to the midfield

16:00 Ahly’s rising star Ramadan Sobhi, who set up Mohamed Salah for the late draw, is tipped for a starting position in a three-pronged attack combining Ahmed "Kouka" Hassan and blistering winger Salah.

15:30 It is believed that Cuper could make some changes to his starting 11 to adopt a more offensive approach

15:15 Egypt coach Hector Cuper was heavily criticised for his cautious approach in the first leg, but he confirmed on Sunday that his men would adopt an attacking strategy this time.

14:45 South African referee Daniel Frazer has demanded the two teams to arrive at the stadium at least 90 minutes before the game. The match starts at 19:00 Cairo time (GMT+2)

14:30 Enjoying a full-strength squad, the Pharaohs will also be boosted against the Nigerians by their fans' presence after security officials allowed 40,000 supporters to attend the match in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria despite a crowd ban

14:15 Egypt supporters began to reach Alexandria's Borg El Arab stadium amid tightened security procedures

14:00 The group winners will automatically reach next year's Nations Cup finals in Gabon

13:15 Egypt have four points, two ahead of Nigeria and three clear of third-placed Tanzania. Chad suddenly withdrew from the qualifying stage on Sunday, leaving only three teams in the group.

12:50 A win or a draw would keep the seven-time African champions on top before their final game against minnows Tanzania.

12:00 Group leaders Egypt earned on Friday a precious first leg 1-1 draw in Nigeria that kept them on top, two points ahead of the Super Eagles.

11:15 Egypt will be looking to beat Nigeria at Alexandria's Borg El-Arab Stadium on Tuesday to boost their chance of reaching the 2017 African Cup of Nations finals for the first time in seven years

Venue: Borg El Arab stadium, Alexnadria

Referee: Daniel Frazer BENNETT (South Africa)  

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