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Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel has claimed that Algeria were scared of Nigeria during both sides’ AFCON quarter-final tie on Saturday.

According to the Birmingham City star, Algeria had no shot on target against Nigeria throughout the duration of the match.

Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams scored for Nigeria in the second half as the North Africans suffered elimination from the AFCON.

Speaking to reporters after the game, Osayi-Samuel said: “Algerians were scared of us, and obviously we took advantage of that and today was perfect.

“They didn’t have one shot on target, a team that scores a lot of goals. So we kept a clean sheet and scored two goals. We dominated the game.”

Osayi-Samuel, who was impressive against Algeria, will now hope to lead Nigeria to victory when they face Morocco in the AFCON semi-final on Wednesday.

AFCON: Algeria were scared of Nigeria, no shot on target – Super Eagles’ Osayi-Samuel

Algeria’s head coach, Vladimir Petković has revealed that his players were devastated for losing against Nigeria in the quarter-final encounter of the ongoing AFCON in Morocco.

DAILY POST reports that two  second half goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams gave Eric Chelle’s side a 2-0 triumph over the North Africans on Saturday.

In his post-match comments, Petković noted the anguish felt by his squad after their impressive performances throughout the tournament.

“Our players are disappointed and also devastated after the game,” Petković stated.

“They performed well in this AFCON. Now the tournament is over for us.

“Another tournament [World Cup] is coming later this year. We must keep our heads high after this AFCON exit.”

AFCON: Our players devastated for losing against Nigeria – Algeria coach, Vladimir Petković

Super Eagles players were rewarded with $15,000 for their impressive win over the Desert Foxes of Algeria, DAILY POST reports

Éric Chelle’s men defeated Algeria 2-0 in their quarter-final fixture at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Saturday night.

The team also got $20,000 for the two goals they scored in the game.

DAILY POST recalls the Super Eagles pocketed $30,000 for their three group stage wins against Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda.

They got $12,500 for the Round of 16 win over the Mambas of Mozambique.

The Super Eagles will receive $20,000 should they beat hosts Morocco in the semi-final in Rabat on Wednesday.

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