Who Nigeria will face in AFCON semi-final as opponents confirmed | OneFootball

Super Eagles’ next assignment in pursuit of fourth AFCON title has been revealed

Nigeria have discovered who they will face in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final after beating Algeria in the quarter-final.

The Super Eagles are now the only side left at this year’s AFCON with a perfect winning record as second half goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams put the gloss on a dominant performance over Algeria on Saturday.

As a result, Eric Chelle’s side are now one win away from the final, and they already know who stands in their way of contesting a fourth AFCON title next Sunday.

Nigeria will come up against Morocco in the second semi-final on Wednesday night, with host nation coming out on top against Cameroon on Friday evening.

Brahim Diaz opened the scoring midway through the first half with his fifth goal of the tournament before Ismael Saibari put the game to bed 15 minutes from time to confirm a first AFCON semi-final since 2004 for the Atlas Lions.

Morocco will certainly have the home advantage in the heavyweight last-four showdown, but Nigeria have proven they are difficult opposition to beat and will be boosted by keeping back-to-back clean sheets in the knockout phase.

Victor Osimhen produced a man-of-the-match performance in Nigeria’s AFCON quarter-final win over Algeria

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Speaking after the win over Algeria, Osimhen - who scored and claimed an assist - said: “We are going to play against the host and we know how they are.

“We know they have a lot of quality players. Of course, they are in front of their massive crowd.

“But we are not the kind of team to be intimidated by any opponent. We will give our everything and try to win.”