The **Super Eaglets of Nigeria** were left frustrated after letting a two-goal lead slip against **Egypt** during the second day of the group stage at the **U23 African Cup of Nations**.
Nigeria dominated the first half, taking a **2-0 advantage into halftime** thanks to two penalties successfully converted by **Oghenekaro Etebo**. However, the second half proved disastrous for Samson Siasia’s side.
Egypt quickly reduced the deficit in the **46th minute** through **Ramadan Sobhy**, followed shortly by an own goal from **Chizoba Amaefule**, which leveled the score. Despite Nigeria’s early dominance, they were unable to recover, and the match ended in a **2-2 draw**.
The result leaves Nigeria tied with **Algeria** on four points in Group B, while **Egypt** positions themselves to secure a spot in the semi-finals on the final day of the group stage. Nigeria’s previous hiccup—a narrow 3-2 win over Mali after leading 3-0 at halftime—highlights a pattern of second-half lapses that have haunted the team throughout the tournament.
Despite their earlier struggles, the Eaglets will need to regroup quickly if they are to make an impact in future competitions, while Egypt looks to capitalize on Nigeria’s slip to advance further.
