Omo, na serious gbas-gbos wey happen for Marrakech as Naija Super Eagles use 2-0 scatter Algeria and waka enter AFCON semi-finals like say na their birthright. E be like say dem don gather energy wey no dey joke, and Algeria no fit carry their weight this time.
First half, e be like say na only Naija dey try as dem dey push for goal, but Algeria defense come dey sharp. Rayan Ait-Nouri try show pepper for Osimhen but no be small. For 29th minute, Ramy Bensebaini do one kind goal-line clearance wey make everybody dey shout, hoping say Naija no go regret am. Akor Adams try shoot but miss am like say na joining of beer wey no dey enter bottle. But wait, see as na the second half be where wahala start!
As dem come enter second half, Victor Osimhen burst out with one of him hot headers wey nobody fit catch. E head am pass goalkeeper Luca Zidane like say na him name dey for the score sheet. Then, 10 minutes later, Akor Adams wey no wan hear word just sidon round the keeper and slot am home. Na so Nigeria psheeeew, hit Algeria with another gbolahan!
Now, dem dey prepare to face Morocco for semi-finals on Wednesday wey go dey fire like 50 degrees celcius. Morocco be the host, so we fit expect plenty noise from dem. But no fear, our boys don show say dem sabi ball, dem fit carry the trophy come home this time.
As e be, we still dey reason the other semi-final wey go happen between Senegal and either Egypt or Ivory Coast after dem finish their own match. My guy Max don dey cover that one live to provide all the gist wey go enter our ears.
Naija players don turn up with mad performances, especially Alex Iwobi wey dey run the midfield like say na him office. His assist wey lead to the second goal dey shine pass diamond. All these while, Osimhen dey bring plenty excitement with him headers and skill moves wey dey always give defenders brain freeze. But make I tell you, Algeria no easy pass, dem don only concede one goal for the whole tournament before Naija lash dem this time.
After the match, no be only sweet victory dem dey enjoy, but tensions also dey high as players from both sides come dey face each other after the final whistle. E be like say dem don forget say na football dem come play, as shouts and pushing start dey happen. Na wah! This AFCON be like one serious drama!
As we go dey waka wey dey look forward to the semi-final, Naija supporters dey ginger for social media, and we sabi say dem fit feel the energy from the Super Eagles like say na small-chops wey go sweet mouth for the party. We need carry the trophy home come make mothers dey proud!
Do you have a news tip for NNN? Please email us at editor @ nnn.ng
