Nigeria U-23s Keep Olympic Dream Alive, Draw With Algeria
The Dream Team VI have qualified for the last four of the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations after securing a goalless draw against Algeria - U23s in both countries final Group B fixture.<br /><br />With Egypt losing 1 - 0 to Mali in a game played simultaneously, Algeria emerged winner of Group B ahead of Nigeria thanks to their superior goal difference.<br /><br />The early exchanges saw Nigeria enjoy better possession but the opponents were disciplined in defense and the Dream Team did not have clear cut chances.<br /><br />On 33 minutes, Oghenekaro Etebo’s brilliant freekick hit the post before goalkeeper <span class="palyerData">Abdelkadir Salhi saved the rebound near the goal line.<br /><br />Coach Samson Siasia made changes after the interval, bringing on Tiongoli and Awoniyi, while Victor Osimhen was handed a late cameo but the scoreboard was unchanged at the final whistle.<br /><br />In the semi - finals, Nigeria will tackle hosts Senegal at Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor, Dakar on Wednesday, December 9, starting from 1600 hours, while Algeria face South Africa.<br /></span><br />Photo Credit : thenff.com<br />
Discussions (0)