Another score of success by the Nigerian team onward Rio Olympic in 2016 has been achieved. On 12th December 2015, Nigeria’s Dream Team VI have won the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal. A brace by Etebo Oghenekaro ensured that Samson Siasia’s boys came out victorious against a very organised Algeria.
Etebo gave Nigeria the lead from the penalty spot in the twelfth minute after he was fouled in the 18-yard-box. Algeria drew level via an own goal by Oduduwa Segun whose header diverted Fehat’s cross into his own net.
Etebo struck again in the 40th minute as he powered his way through to goal from the centre, slotting the ball past the Algerian goal keeper. It ended Nigeria 2 – 1 Algeria.
See the step by step report of the final below.
Nigeria meets Algeria in the final of the 2015 U-23 Africa Nations Cup. The two teams have played in the group stages of the tournament.
The two teams have qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics after making it to the finals.The two teams faced in the group stages earlier in the tournament and the match ended in a goalless stalemate despite numerous chances that fell both sides.
The Dream team welcome back captain Azubuike Okechukwu who missed the semi-final clash with Senegal through suspension. Taiwo Awoniyi is fit after suffering an injury.
90+4′ FULL TIME! Nigeria are U-23 African Champions. In a very pulsating game, Samson Siasia’s Dream Team against all odds have won the title here in Senegal. It ended, Nigeria 2 – 1 Algeria.
90+ 2′ Yet again! Emmanuel Daniel to the rescue of Nigeria. The Nigerian goal keeper has single-handedly preserved his team’s lead.
90′ Four minutes added-on.
89′ The Algerian goalkeeper rushes off his line to clear the danger. The game is getting rough as another Nigerian player goes on the turf.
87′ Three minutes to go. Dream Team VI are heading for glory here.
85′ Nigeria wins another freekick just at the edge of the Algerian area. The North Africans are beginning to throw caution into the wind.
83′ Daniel with another spectacular save from a freekick to keep Nigeria in the game
76 – 80′ Both teams have been playing with caution, with Ageria so desperate to get back into the game.
69′ MISSED…Algeria miss their penalty…Emmanuel Daniel with a wonderful save
68′ SUB: Siasia takes off Tiongoli, bring on Eyo
68′ PENALTY to Algeria!!!
66′ SAVED!! Dream Team;s Emmanuel Daniel claims a freekick with ease
57′ Junior Ajayi is penalised for a foul….even the neutrals will protest that decision.
56′ Victor Osimhen has been giving the opposition players all sorts of problems….he has been rather impressive today
53′ The game this second half has been 50/50 for both teams though Nigeria have had attempts
52′ MISSED OPPORTUNITY!!! Osimhen is found by Tiongoli in the box on the left, again the Golden Eaglet’s effort is just wide…he was off balance shooting
50′ EFFORT IS WIDE!!! Algeria carve out an opening but the left back cannot take his chance to test Ngeria’s Emanuel David in goal.
47′ Nothing of note yet to report in the second haf but Algeria have made an impressive start to the second half but the Dream team defense has been up to the task
45+ HT: Nigeria 2 – 1 Algeria….Etebo’s double the difference in a match totally dominated by the Dream Team
45′ GOOOD DEFENDING!!! A winger pulls clear on the right and drives a cross into the box but Amafuele makes a last ditch effort to clear as an attacker was lurking behind to score into an open net
43′ NIgeria’s dominance telling in this match…the DT have totally pegged back Algeria
40′ GOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLL!!! Etebo scores again, somehow he pulls clear of the defense and slots past the goalie after a superb run from the centre circle
34′ OFFSIDE!!! Ferhat’s freekick from the right is headed at goal but the referee says a defender pulled clear too early
30′ FREEKICK!!! Etebo is felled on the edge of the box…the attacker gets up to take the attempt. it is blocked by the wall and Oduduwa’s rebounded effort is off target
27′ GOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL!!!!! Algeria equalize…Ferhat’s cross from the right is diverted into the Nigerian goal by Oduduwa Segun
24′ So far the Algerians have been on the attck with Nigeria being pegged back
17′ The game is looking pretty balanced now
17′ SAVED!!! Nigeria’s Emmanuel Daniel saves a long range free-kick hit with ferocious power
14′ Since that goal Algeria have been trying to overload the Dream team half….Siasia’s boy used the same tactic to start the match
12′ GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!!!! Etebo scores his fourth penalty of the tournament
11′ PENALTY!!! Etebo is felled in the box… Etebo to take..the defender receives a yellow for his efforts
9′ WHAT AN ATTEMPT!!! Osimhen is found in the box again, the striker’s first touch is incredible but his left-footed effort from the left is dragged wide…Algeria survive
8′ The dream team have pegged their opponents in their own half
6′ FREEKICK again!!! Similar to the earlier freekick inn position andd delivery, this time the attempt misses everyone and the goalie handles
5′ The Dream Team having all the possession and early chances, just a matter of time before they score
3′ FREEKICK!!! Tiongoli forces a freekick on the left but a defender clear the attempt
1′ Early chance for the Eagles!!! Osimhen in found in the box by Etebo but his left footed effort is handled well
1′ Kick off…
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