The performances of the Egypt side that persecuted Niger and Nigeria games was satisfactory, according to assistant coach Tito Garcia.
Javier Aguirre's largely inexperienced squad had finished their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on a high, substitute Mahmoud Trezeguet scoring the winner in a 1-0 victory away in Niger on Friday.
However, on Tuesday, an early Paul Onuachu goal ensured the Pharaohs succumbed to a loss in Asaba, with Gracia ruing missed chances in the encounter as the Super Eagles rearguard held out for a first win over the north Africans in 29 years.