The Nigeria U-23 team has defeated Algeria to win the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations, holding in Dakar, Senegal.
The Dream Team VI thrashed Algeria 2-1 on Saturday at the Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium, to lift the trophy of the second edition of the tournament.
Oghenekaro Etebo scored two goals for the Nigerian team in the first half while Segun Oduduwa scored an own goal to put the Algerians on the score sheet.
Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick reacted to the victory on the website of the NFF.
“This is another reason to celebrate. We are delighted. But we give a lot of credit to the players and the officials led by Coach Samson Siasia.
They showed exceptional perseverance and unyielding spirit to do the nation proud. The NFF as a Federation has special praise for Coach Siasia.”
“He was strong mentally and never lost focus, even in the face of odds. He is deserving of every encomium.”
The Nigerian U-23 team, alongside Algeria and South Africa, will represent Africa at the Rio Olympic Games in 2016.
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