2010 African Cup: Algeria 0-1 Nigeria

Algeria lost third place at the African Cup of Nations after a 1-0 defeat to fellow World Cup qualifier Nigeria on Saturday.

• The Desert Foxes played a good first leg before Nsofor had scored the unique goal in the 55th minute. They pushed for an equaliser in the last 20 minutes.
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• Earlier on Thursday, the Algerian players lost their semi-final match 4-0 against Egypt in which Benin referee showed a red card to Algeria’s two defenders and coach.
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• Algeria will be the only Arab representative in the 2010 World Cup. It will head for South Africa to face the United States, Slovenia and England.