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Video,CHAN 2018: Nigeria in semis after extra time win over Angola

By Mutala Yakubu
Nigeria beat Angola 2-1 in CHAN
Nigeria beat Angola 2-1 in CHAN
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The local Eagles of Nigeria are through to the semi-final of the CHAN tournament after beating Angola 2-1.

The Nigerians dominated the opening exchanges while the Angolans were happy to rely on counter-attacks and set pieces.

Angola broke the deadlock 10 minutes after half-time when Danladi's attempted clearance hit the chest of Va and looped over Ezenwa into the goal.

With the seconds ticking away, Nigeria sent a free kick from inside their own half into the Angolan penalty box and Rabiu Ali's flicked header fell to Okpotu who this time put away the equaliser and sent his team-mates into wild celebrations.

Okpotu Celebrating with Coach Salisu after he scored the first goal for Nigeria at the CHAN quarterfinal match against Angola on Sunday

The game went into extra time and it was Nigeria that took advantage of it.

Gabriel drove across the area, finding himself some space, and managed to cut his shot back across goal and in, to seal the win for Nigeria.

Nigeria will play Sudan in one of the two games of the semi-final.