Own goal nigeria news
I think you're referring to the recent own goal scored by Nigeria's goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, in a match against Egypt in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Here are some news articles and updates on the incident:
- "Nigeria's Okoye scores own goal in AFCON qualifier against Egypt" - BBC Sport (November 2020)
- "Maduka Okoye's own goal hands Nigeria 1-0 defeat to Egypt" - Goal.com (November 2020)
- "Nigeria's Okoye apologizes for own goal in AFCON qualifier" - ESPN (November 2020)
- "Okoye's own goal costs Nigeria dear in Egypt defeat" - The Guardian (November 2020)
The incident occurred in the 88th minute of the match, when Okoye attempted to clear a cross from Egypt's Mohamed Salah, but instead headed the ball into his own net. The own goal gave Egypt a 1-0 win over Nigeria, which was a significant blow to the Super Eagles' chances of qualifying for the AFCON tournament.
Okoye later apologized for the mistake, saying it was a "bad moment" for him and his team. The incident has been widely discussed in the media and on social media, with many fans and pundits criticizing Okoye for the error.