Iheanacho and Super Eagles Teammate Jokingly Exchange Blows in Cameroon, Video Goes Viral

• Super Eagles of Nigeria will start their campaign at the 2021 African Cup of Nations on Tuesday, January 11 against Egypt
• Kelechi Iheanacho and Henry Onyekuru have been spotted 'having fun' in the Super Eagles camp ahead of the tie
• These two stars were seen jokingly exchanging blows in the hotel while other teammates enjoyed the moment

Kelechi Iheanacho and Super Eagles teammate Henry Onyekuru have been spotted jokingly exchanging blows in the Super Eagles camp ahead of Nigeria's first game against Egypt at AFCON.

Super Eagles players and coaching crew have settled down in Cameroon which is the venue for the 2021 African Cup of Nations as Nigeria are aiming to soar in the competition.

After their arrival in Cameroon, Super Eagles played an international friendly with Cameroonian side Coton Sport and they won 2-0 thanks to Ahmed Musa and Samuel Chukwueze who scored.

The Super Eagles camp is bubbling in Garoua with Nigerians waiting to see what the players will come out with in their first game against Egypt on Tuesday evening, January 11.

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What happened between Iheanacho and Onyekuru?

BSN Sports YouTube channel shared a clip as Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho was seen jokingly warning Henry Onyekuru as both players fly their blows to the air.

It was an adorable moment in the Super Eagles camp as the likes of Joe Aribo, Francis Uzoho and John Noble were spotted laughing to the drama been conducted by Iheanacho and Onyekuru.

What time will Nigeria face Egypt?

Super Eagles of Nigeria will be playing their first match at the 2021 African Cup of Nations against Egypt on Tuesday evening, January 11, by 5pm Nigerian time.

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Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Super Eagles of Nigeria on Friday evening, January 7, defeated Cameroonian giants Coton Sport 2-0 in a friendly match played in Garoua ahead of first AFCON game against Egypt.

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Austin Eguavoen demanded that a friendly match be played for his wards so as for him to see their level of readiness before facing the seven-time African champions.

The Super Eagles actually paraded two teams against Coton Sport with Maduka Okoye first in goal, while the duo of Ahmed Musa and Taiwo Awoniyi led the attack.

Super Eagles of Nigeria scored their first goal in the 30th minute through captain Ahmed Musa who benefited from an assist by Chidera Ejuke.