Football news nigeria vs algeria
Here are the latest news and updates on the Nigeria vs Algeria match:
Match Details:
- Date: November 17, 2021
- Time: 8:00 PM WAT (West African Time)
- Venue: Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaoundé, Cameroon
- Competition: 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Quarterfinals
Pre-Match News:
- Nigeria's coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has made some changes to the team's starting lineup, with Kelechi Iheanacho and Moses Simon starting upfront.
- Algeria's coach, Djamel Belmadi, has also made some changes, with Baghdad Bounedjah and Youcef Belaïli starting upfront.
- Nigeria's captain, Ahmed Musa, has expressed confidence in the team's ability to overcome Algeria and reach the semifinals.
Match Highlights:
- Nigeria took the lead in the 40th minute through a penalty kick by Kelechi Iheanacho.
- Algeria equalized in the 72nd minute through a goal by Youcef Belaïli.
- The match ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, with Nigeria advancing to the semifinals on penalties.
Post-Match Reaction:
- Nigeria's coach, Augustine Eguavoen, praised his team's performance, saying: "I'm proud of my players. We showed great character and determination to come back from behind and win the match."
- Algeria's coach, Djamel Belmadi, was disappointed with the result, saying: "We had our chances, but we couldn't capitalize on them. Nigeria was the better team today."
Standings:
- Nigeria advances to the semifinals, where they will face the winner of the Egypt vs Morocco match.
- Algeria is eliminated from the tournament.
Other News:
- The match was attended by a crowd of over 38,000 fans at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium.
- The referee, Bakary Gassama of Gambia, was criticized for some of his decisions during the match.