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Nigeria have qualified for the semi-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.The Super Eagles pulled off a stunning display to beat Algeria 2-0 in their quarter-final clash on Saturday evening, to book their spot.Eric Chelle’s men dominated the Desert Foxes for most of the first half, but failed to find the back of the net.The closest Nigeria came to opening the scoring came when Calvin Bassey’s effort was cleared off the line.But in the second half, Victor Osimhen headed in Bruno Onyemaechi’s cross, before setting up Akor Adams for the second goal.
Nigeria have qualified for the semi-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The Super Eagles pulled off a stunning display to beat Algeria 2-0 in their quarter-final clash on Saturday evening, to book their spot.
Eric Chelle’s men dominated the Desert Foxes for most of the first half, but failed to find the back of the net.
The closest Nigeria came to opening the scoring came when Calvin Bassey’s effort was cleared off the line.
But in the second half, Victor Osimhen headed in Bruno Onyemaechi’s cross, before setting up Akor Adams for the second goal.
The three-time African champions will now clash with the hosts, Morocco, for a place in the final.
