Nigeria’s Dream Team managed to qualify for the semi-final of the U-23 African Nations Cup after playing a goalless draw with Algeria in the last Group A match in Senegal today, reports TheNEWS magazine.
Nigeria finished with five points, behind group leaders, Algeria, who also got five points, but edged Nigeria in goal difference.
The Dream Team’s qualification was made possible with some help from Mali, who beat Egypt 1-0 and sent them back home to Cairo. Mali came third in the group and were also eliminated.
Nigeria and Algeria have now joined the early qualifiers, South Africa and hosts Senegal.
In the semi-final pairing, Nigeria will meet Senegal, while Algeria will play against South Africa.
The semi-final matches will be played on 9 December at venues yet to be announced by CAF.
Posted: at 6-12-2015 01:08 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
zezprincess at 6-12-2015 04:55 AM (9 years ago) (f)
@ poster,you said manage to qualify? Hmmm,which means that they are not yet ready&mature 4 dis tournament.God help us.
Posted: at 6-12-2015 04:55 AM (9 years ago) | Hero
At the same time some Nigerians were expelled from Senegalese stadium for displaying Biafran flags.
The fans were expelled minutes after they displayed Biafran flags alongside Nigerian flags at a football match between Nigeria and Algeria at the U-23 African Cup of Nations holding in Dakar, the Senegalese capital. Premium Times December 6, 2015.
Posted: at 6-12-2015 08:16 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
AmazingMarie at 9-12-2015 07:43 PM (9 years ago) (f)
do one blame them for playing that way I don't o because they are reserving the legs to play well for their foreign clubs that pay them and treat them better.
Posted: at 9-12-2015 07:43 PM (9 years ago) | Hero