The AFCON 2021 Draw has been conducted and the Super Eagles of Nigeria has been drawn with Egypt, Sudan and Guinea Bissau in Group D. 

The AFCON 2021 Draw which Took Place in the Capital City of Cameroon on Tuesday Evening saw a couple of Legendary players Such as Asamoah Gyan and Samuel Eto'o in Attendance. 

The draw was conducted and all 24 teams have been grouped. The AFCON 2021 Tournament kicks off in January next year with the first game being Cameroon Versus Burkina Faso in January 9. 

The Nigerian Super Eagles were drawn against African Powerhouse Egypt in Group D which also have Sudan and Guinea Bissau. 

DON'T MISS:


Ahead of the Group Stage games of Group D involving Nigeria and the Aforementioned Nations m, let's take a look at some interesting Fact About the teams in Group D. 

1. Egypt remains the Most Successful African team in the AFCON, winning the Prestigious tournament for a record 7 times which is the highest ever by an African Nation.

2. Nigeria are 3 times Champions of the tournament with their last Title Triumph Coming back in 2013. The closest they've gotten to another AFCON Trophy is in 2019 when they finished in 3rd place.

SEE HERE: 




3. Guinea Bissau would be playing in their 3rd Consecutive AFCON tournament, having made Their Maiden appearance in 2017. The team played in AFCON 2017 and 2019.

4. Nigeria has only lost 5 times to Egypt in the 18 times both Nations have Played with Nigeria recording 8 wins and 5 draws.

5. Sudan have made 9 Appearances at the AFCON and won the Tournament in 1970. The team didn't qualify for the last 4 editions of the AFCON (2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019).