Nigeria on Thursday defeated Benin Republic 1-0 in the first semi final of the 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations tournament at the Cape Coast Stadium, in Ghana.

Midfielder Rabiu Ali was Eagles’ match-winner. A tailor made pass from Anthony Okpotu saw Ali who drove a grounder beyond the onrushing Benin Republic keeper Steve Glodjinon in the 10th minute of the match.

The Squirrels tried to level matters but were left undone when Koukpo Marcellin was sent off for a second bookable offense three minutes after the half hour mark.

Despite the red card, Benin Republic looked composed and tried to grab an equaliser but to no avail as the Super Eagles defended the lead still 90 minutes but not without some wasteful chances in front of goal.


Substitute Gabriel Okechukwu thought he had doubled the advantage for Nigeria in the 86th minute when his effort beat the keeper but Salomon Junior cleared the ball on the line.

Nigeria will now face the winner of the game between Ghana and Niger in the final on Sunday.
Source:http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/nigeria-beat-benin-1-0-reach-wafu.html

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