Dream Team Concede Twice Again In Second Half, Share Spoils With Egypt

The Dream Team VI surrendered a two - goal lead to draw with North Africans Egypt in their second Group B fixture at the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations on Wednesday night, but their destiny remain in their own hands to qualify for the semi - finals.<br /><br />Nigeria dominated from the opening moments of the first half and were rewarded with a goal in the 21st minute.<br /><br />The referee blew for a penalty after Egypt U23 skipper <span>Rami Rabia </span>handed the ball and Warri Wolves striker <span> Etebo Oghenekaro managed to put away his spot kick despite goalkeeper Mossad Awad Mossad guessing the right way.<br /><br />&nbsp;</span>Etebo increased the Dream Team&rsquo;s lead in the 30th minute from the penalty spot after another handball incident but there was no argument about this one unlike the first penalty awarded.<br /><br />Egypt&rsquo;s comeback began two minutes out of intermission when <span>Sobhi Ahmed headed home from a Mohamed Sharf Edin cross.<br /><br />And the fightback was completed six minutes later, with </span><span>El Sayed</span> scoring from an acute position to set up a nervy ending.<br /><br />Algeria, who beat Mali 2 - 0 today, are at the summit of Group B with four points, same tally with Nigeria who they play next on Saturday.<br /><br /><br />
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