Super Eagles are through to the final of the 2017 WAFU
Cup championship
- Salisu Yusuf's men defeated Benin 1-0 in their semi-final
match on Thursday
- Nigeria will face the winner between Ghana and Niger
Republic in the final

Nigeria have qualified for the final of the 2017 WAFU Cup
championship after beating Benin Republic 1-0 in a tough semi-
final match played on Thursday, September 21.
Kano Pillars' midfielder Rabiu Ali was the hero for the Super
Eagles team B scoring the winning goal for Salisu Yusuf's men
in the 10th minute.
Super Eagles started the match impressive with Anthony
Okpotu and Ifeanyi tormenting the defense of the Beninese
before the breakthrough finally came.

An excellent assist from Lobi Stars' forward Anthony Okpotu
gave Rabiu Ali the superb chance to score for the Super Eagles.
But despite playing most of the game with 10 men, Benin
players exemplified lots of great display which should have
resulted into goals for them.
Nigeria almost scored the second goal at the death through
Afeez Aremu, but Benin goalkeeper Fassinou was at full stretch
to deny the Super Eagles as the match ended 1-0.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will now face the winner between
the second semi-final clash between hosts nation Ghana and
Niger Republic in the final on Sunday, September 24.
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