The competition’s first semi-final match, played in Casablanca, saw the hosts once again inspired by Ayoub El Kaabi, who scored two goals to take his tournament tally to eight overall
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It is the first time the Super Eagles will be qualifying for the final
Victory sets up a semifinal clash against Sudan for Nigeria with victory in Marrakech on Wednesday to seal their place in the tournament showpiece
The match, played on Sunday night at the Stade Adrar, ended 1-1 in regulation and extra time
Buhari’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued by Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, in Abuja on Sunday
The win at the Marrakech Stadium saw the Falcons of Jediane advancing into the final four to play in the second semi-final on Wednesday against either Nigeria or Angola
Namibia had the first clear chance, with a seventh-minute free-kick from Absalom Limbondi handing Vitapi Ngaruka a great header chance from close range, but the defender completely missed the flight of the ball
The Angolans secured the draw they needed to reach the quarterfinals of the African Nations Championship as their final Group D game against Congo-Brazzaville ended goalless
Dalung showed his gratitude in a meeting with Ahmad on Wednesday at the Four Seasons Hotel in Casablanca, Morocco, where Nigeria’s Super Eagles Team B are currently taking part in the Championship of African Nations
With seven points from three games, Nigeria finished tops ahead of Libya, Rwanda and Equatorial Guinea
As a result, the Super Eagles climb to the top of the group standings, while the Mediterranean Knights move down to second place
Despite a slow start, the Super Eagles pushed forward and hit the cross bar through Adelemi Faleye in the 10th minute with a header
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the home-based Super Eagles will begin their CHAN campaign against Rwanda on Monday
Yusuf gave this assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja while speaking on the team’s preparedness for CHAN
The matches of Group C will be played in Tangier
This followed the withdrawal of the organization of the competition to Kenya
The Super Eagles were aware that an early goal could boost their morale as they wanted to avenge the 1-0 loss at Stade l’Amitie last week
The slated is slated for this evening
The match brings an intriguing climax to the three-week long tournament organised by the African Football Confederation and reserved for players who play their football in national leagues
Substitute Yves Bissouma scored the winner two minutes from time to send Mali into the final