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AFCON 2019: We deserve to score more against Nigeria — Algeria coach
Algeria’s coach, Djamel Belmadi, feels Nigeria was lucky; losing just 2-1 to his team.
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AFCON: Why Nigeria lost to Algeria – Rohr
Rohr told journalists during a post-match interview that it was a game of two halves.
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Algeria 2 – 1 Nigeria (Player Ratings): Poor performances from key players
Rohr admitted at the post-match press conference that his team was actually waiting for extra time.
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UPDATED: Algeria defeat Nigeria, qualify for AFCON 2019 final
Algeria will now face Senegal in the final of the 2019 AFCON.
UPDATED: AFCON 2019: Senegal defeat Tunisia, qualify for final
The two teams also missed a penalty each in the second half of the encounter.
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Algeria vs Nigeria (LIVE UPDATES): Eagles battle foxes for final ticket
The winner will get a chance to play in the Africa Cup of Nations final next Friday.
Algeria vs Nigeria: Super Eagles battle Desert Foxes for AFCON final ticket
The Super Eagles have qualified for the final only once in their last five games at this stage of the competition.
AFCON 2019: Algeria vs Nigeria: Five key battles that will determine the winner
The Foxes have not celebrated against the Super Eagles of Nigeria since 1990.
AFCON 2019: CAF names officials for Nigeria, Algeria semi-final
The officiating will be led by a 40-year-old FIFA badge referee widely regarded as one of the best referees on the continent.
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Griezmann joins Barcelona as Atletico Madrid threaten lawsuit
Griezmann had announced in May he would be leaving Atletico Madrid after spending five seasons in the Spanish capital.
AFCON 2019 : Tunisia defeat Madagascar, qualify for semi-final
The Carthage Eagles thrashed the tournament debutant 3-0.
AFCON 2019: Algeria eliminate Cote d’Ivoire; to face Nigeria in semi final
Algeria are the third team to win their four first games in an Africa Cup of Nations campaign without conceding any goal, after Cameroon in 2002 and Ivory Coast in 2012.
U-17 World Cup: FIFA reveals Nigeria’s opponents
The Eaglets will face Hungary in their opening match on October 26 in Brazil.
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Nigeria 2 – 1 South Africa (Player Ratings): Chukwueze shines brightest
Gernot Rohr made two changes to the Eagles’ starting lineup and they both worked out perfectly.
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AFCON 2019: Why we lost to Nigeria – South African coach
Nigeria defeated South Africa 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Buhari congratulates Eagles, eyes AFCON trophy
Nigeria defeated South Africa on Wednesday night in the quarter-final of the AFCON 2019.
UPDATED: AFCON 2019: Nigeria eliminate South Africa, qualify for semi-final
The Nigerian team defeated their South African opponents 2-1 on Wednesday.
AFCON 2019: Senegal beat Benin to qualify for semi-final
Sadio Mane and Idrissa Gueye linked up to provide the only goal.
Nigeria vs South Africa (LIVE UPDATES): Super Eagles, Bafana Bafana set for crunch clash
The two teams did remarkably well in their Round of 16 outings, with Nigeria ousting defending champions Cameroon
AFCON 2019: Nigeria’s Super Eagles battle South Africa for semi-final berth
The anticipated explosive clash between Nigeria and South Africa is billed for the Cairo International Stadium today.
AFCON 2019: Where Nigeria vs South Africa will be won and lost
In 13 confrontations since 1992, the Super Eagles have won six but Nigeria’s last victory over the South Africans was five years ago.
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VAR to be used from Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals
CAF president Ahmad Ahmad said not using the VAR system in the opening rounds was a “measure of prudence”.
Nigeria v South Africa: Five lessons Eagles must have learned against Cameroon
The Super Eagles have had no victory over Bafana Bafana in almost five years.
UPDATED: AFCON 2019: Tunisia beat Ghana to quarter-final ticket
The Black Stars had enjoyed dominance over the Carthage Eagles for over 50 years.
AFCON: Zaha fires Cote d’Ivoire into quarter final
The Ivoriens defeated Mali 1-0 on Monday.