Three-time champions Nigeria held by Equatorial Guinea in AFCON opener

Victor Osimhen squandered the best opportunity of the second half, when heavy favourites Nigeria were forced to settle while their underdog opposition walked away with a valuable point.

Victor Osimhen ensured Nigeria split the spoils with Equatorial Guinea in their AFCON opener (Sunday Alamba/AP)

Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Equatorial Guinea in their Africa Cup of Nations Group A opening encounter in Abidjan.

Three-time AFCON champions Nigeria threatened early, but it was Equatorial Guinea who took a surprise lead through Iban Salvador in the 36th minute.