The Super Eagles went three goals down, woke from their
slumber and tamed the Atlas Lions after extra-time to grab CHAN semi-final
ticket.
Nigeria have secured a place in the semi-final of the
African Nations Championship after beating Morocco 4-3 after extra-time in the
quarter-final match played at the Cape Town Stadium.
Nigeria have secured a place in the semi- of the African
Nations Championship after beating Nigeria 3-2
after extratime at the Cape Town Stadium.
A first half brace from Mohsine Moutaouali and a goal
from Iajour Mouhssine ensured Hassan Benabicha's got a three-goal lead in the
first half of the tension soaked encounter but the second half goals from
Ugonna Uzochukwu, Rabiu Ali and Ejike Uzoenyi on the dot of 90minutes ensured
the game proceeded into extra-time.
However, it was Abubakar Ibrahim’s strike in the second
extra time that made the difference for Stephen Keshi’s side in the seven goal
thriller.
Culled from Goal
