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Impressive Nigeria beat Algeria 2-0 to set up AFCON semifinal with Morocco

Impressive Nigeria beat Algeria 2-0 to set up AFCON semifinal with Morocco

Summary

Nigeria won 2-0 against Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals. Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams scored the goals, setting up a semifinal match against Morocco.

Key Facts

  • Nigeria defeated Algeria 2-0 in the AFCON quarterfinals.
  • Victor Osimhen scored the first goal shortly after halftime.
  • Akor Adams secured the second goal, assisted by Osimhen.
  • Algeria's goalkeeper, Luca Zidane, made several mistakes during the match.
  • Nigeria controlled the match, preventing Algeria from scoring any goals.
  • A controversial VAR check did not award a goal to Nigeria in the first half.
  • Nigeria will play Morocco in the AFCON semifinal.
  • This marks Nigeria's 17th semifinal in the last 20 tournaments they qualified for.

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