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Johannesburg (AFP)
Africa Cup of Nations underdogs Zimbabwe edged their third consecutive home match with a 0-0 draw against Nigeria, Nigeria, in Asaba on Saturday.
Zimbabwe, who will be in Group A with Egypt, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, defeated Comoros 2-0 on Saturday and drew 0-0 with Zambia three days ago.
Not conceding a goal in 270 minutes will encourage coach Sunday Chidzambwa and his team before confronting Egypt, inspired by Mohamed Salah, in the opening match of the Nations Cup on June 21 in Cairo.
Nigeria, which will meet Guinea, Burundi and Madagascar in Group B, dominated possession of the ball under difficult conditions at the Stephen Keshi stadium.
But a Super Eagles attack including Arsenal's Alex Iwobi failed to find a way out for Zimbabwean goaltender George Chigova.
Iwobi nearly ended the stalemate late in the second period with a shot from outside the box, which flew just above the bar.
In northern Portugal, Angola scored twice in the space of one minute at half time through Ladislau and Mabululu to beat Guinea Bissau 2-0 at home. another match of preparation.
Angola is in Group E of the Nations Cup with Tunisia, Mali and Mauritania, while Guinea-Bissau will face Cameroon, Ghana and Benin, defending champions, in Group F.
? AFP 2019
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