In another reality today would have been all about Mohamed Salah and Egypt. With the African Cup of Nations final set to take place – Salah and his side were one of the favourites to go all the way. But Salah picked up an injury, and his team crashed out in the early rounds of the tournament. Instead tonight will see Nigeria take on hosts Ivory Coast in what is expected to be a thrilling encounter between two giants of African football. It’s also going to be an encounter between two relatively young sides. And young stars who will be determined to make their mark on the competition. Among them…
