AFCON 2019: It’s Nigeria against Algeria in Semi-Final

 

Nigeria will be up against Algeria in one of the two semi-final matches of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Nigeria beat South Africa 2-1, Wednesday, to qualify for the semi-finals of the tournament.

Algeria reached the semi-finals Thursday by beating Ivory Coast 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time.

Algeria took the lead through ex-West Ham winger Sofiane Feghouli’s side-foot finish before they missed a penalty.

Baghdad Bounedjah, who had been fouled by keeper Sylvain Gbohouo, hit the bar.

Ivory Coast forced extra time after Aston Villa forward Jonathan Kodjia’s low finish but, after no further goals, the tie was decided by penalties.

Algeria, seeking a first AFCON triumph since 1990, will now meet three-time champions Nigeria in Cairo on Sunday.