"Nigeria progressed to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final following a 2-0 win over Algeria in Marrakesh. Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams scored the goals as the Super Eagles found their wings in the second-half to set up a date with hosts Morocco in the last four. Both sides came into the tie with perfect records in the competition, but it was the three-time champions who emerged victorious as Eric Chelle's team largely dominated proceedings at Stade de Marrakech. They were unable to break through a mean Algeria defence after 45 minutes but scored twice in quick succession after the break to deservedly see off their north African opponents."
"Nigeria, who are hoping to put behind them the disappointment of failing to qualify for a second successive World Cup finals, had the better of the opening exchanges. On 23 minutes, Ademola Lookman had an early sight of goal when he cut inside onto his right before lashing a low drive that Luca Zidane - son of the great Zinedine - did well to hold. Lookman then slid in Osimhen in the box, but a combination of Zidane and Manchester City's Rayan Ait-Nouri quickly snuffed out the danger. Algeria struggled to find a footing in the game. Shortly before the 30-minute mark, Zidane was caught in no man's land from a free-kick but Ramy Bensebaini saved the Fennec Foxes from falling behind with a last-ditch goal-line clearance to keep out Calvin Bassey's effort. But the best chance of the half fell to Adams when he found himself bearing down on goal. However, the Sevilla striker could only blaze his effort over the bar."
Nigeria defeated Algeria 2-0 in Marrakesh to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final. Victor Osimhen opened the scoring early in the second half and Akor Adams added a second shortly after, securing victory. Both teams arrived with perfect records, but Nigeria broke through after a goalless first half. Algeria produced strong defensive moments, including a goal-line clearance from Ramy Bensebaini and saves from Luca Zidane, while Ademola Lookman and Calvin Bassey created early chances that troubled the Algerian defence before the decisive strikes after the restart.
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