Goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams helped the Super Eagles defeat Algeria 2-0 in Marrakech to book their place in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations against Morocco, extending their strong run in the competition.

Also on Saturday, Egypt booked their place in the semi-finals after a dramatic 3-2 victory over defending champions Cote d’Ivoire in a pulsating quarter-final clash.

On Friday, hosts Morocco marched confidently into the semi-finals of the tournament after a commanding 2-0 victory over Cameroon under the Rabat lights. Goals in either half from Brahim Díaz and Ismail Saibari sealed a memorable triumph for the Atlas Lions in front of a raucous, sold-out Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.

In a fiercely contested West African derby in Tangier, the 2021 champions Senegal showed composure and tactical discipline to overcome a resilient Malian side, with Everton midfielder Iliman Ndiaye scoring the only goal of the match to carry his team through to the semi-finals. Mali were reduced to ten men when their captain, Yves Bissouma, was sent off in added time at the end of the first half.