On Tuesday, Egyptian Football National Team Coach Carlos Queiroz had a strong argument with one of the Egyptian fans after Egypt's game against Nigeria.
On his way back from the field, several Egyptian fans questioned the coach for his selections at the team's lineup, in addition, they mentioned some names that Queiroz eliminated from the team's list.
Next, the head of the team argued with the fan, requiring him to step into his position and train the team instead. A comment that sparked huge controversy among the Egyptian fans who rejected Queiroz' behavior.
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Seven-time Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions Egypt began their 2021 campaign with a loss against Nigeria in a fast-paced game at the Roumdé Adjia Stadium in Garoua, Cameroon.
Both teams are considered among the favorites to win the month-long continental tournament.
Kelechi Iheanacho scored the game’s only goal in the half-hour mark to ensure the Super Eagles boosted their chances of finishing as Group D leaders.
The North African giants, boasting of talents including Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, will now set their eyes on their next game against Sudan, which will be played on January 19.
Nigeria on the other hand will play Guinea-Bissau.
Egypt’s loss came after other football giants were handed defeats in Cameroon.
Ghana lost to Morocco on Monday, while defending Champions Algeria lost to Sierra Leone in what has been labelled the shock result of the tournament so far.