Nigeria Defeats Algeria and Advances to the Africa Cup of Nations Semifinals
The Nigerian national team qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals after defeating their Algerian counterpart 2-0 in the quarterfinals, held this evening at the Marrakech Stadium.
The Nigerian team took the lead through Victor Osimhen, who converted a cross from the left side with a header past goalkeeper Zidan.
In the 57th minute, Nigeria scored a second goal following a cross involving Victor Osimhen, which Akor Adams received before dribbling past the goalkeeper and placing the ball into the net.
Algeria is scheduled to face Morocco in the semifinals.
The Nigerian team took the lead through Victor Osimhen, who converted a cross from the left side with a header past goalkeeper Zidan.
In the 57th minute, Nigeria scored a second goal following a cross involving Victor Osimhen, which Akor Adams received before dribbling past the goalkeeper and placing the ball into the net.
Algeria is scheduled to face Morocco in the semifinals.
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