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Algeria beat Nigeria 2-1 to qualify for AFCON 2019 final

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Amadi Promise is an Assistant Senior Editor at Okay Nigeria (Okay.ng) who handles Sports & Educational sections. He loves sharing what he knows and also learns...
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Published: 2019/07/14
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Algeria has qualified for the final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.

The team defeated Nigeria in the semi-finals after the game ended 2-1 on Sunday.

Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong scored an own goal before Odion Ighalo leveled up through penalty.

However, Manchester City winger, Riyad Mahrez scored through free kick as Algeria book their place in the final.

Nigeria will play against Tunisia, as both Nations battle for the third spot.

While Algeria will play against Senegal for the final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.

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Amadi Promise is an Assistant Senior Editor at Okay Nigeria (Okay.ng) who handles Sports & Educational sections. He loves sharing what he knows and also learns from others. Promise is also an Android developer at Rad5 Tech Hub.
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