Semi Ajayi came off the bench to help Nigeria secure three points in their opening Group D fixture at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Albion man replaced fellow defender Kenneth Omeruo in the 79th minute as the Super Eagles beat one of the tournament favourites Egypt 1-0 on Tuesday afternoon.
Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho scored the game’s only goal, powering in a strike from just inside the box after half an hour.
Ajayi’s nation are next in action on Saturday afternoon when they come up against Sudan (ko 4pm).
📽️ 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒: 🇳🇬 1-0 🇪🇬
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🔥 Here's how both teams kept the thriller going right until the very end! 👇#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 | #AFCON2021 | #NGAEGY | @Football2Gether pic.twitter.com/8HFIaKnXG5
