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AFCON: Former Chelsea star helps Nigeria break down brave Burundi

Nigeria's Odion Ighalo and teammates celebrate scoring their first goal. [Reuters]

Odion Ighalo came off the bench to score the goal that gave former champions Nigeria a 1-0 victory over stubborn minnows Burundi on Saturday in the opening Africa Cup of Nations Group B match.

The Shanghai Shenhua forward had been on the pitch only four minutes in Egyptian Mediterranean city Alexandria when he struck the 77th-minute winner.

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