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Nigeria Vs Algeria: Lawan reacts as Super Eagles fail to qualify for AFCON 2019 final

Senate President, Ahmed Lawan has reacted as Algeria qualified for the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, following a 2-1 win over Nigeria on Sunday.

The Desert Foxes took the lead in the first half, thanks a William Troost-Ekong own goal.

The Super Eagles levelled in the second half, after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decision, with Odion Ighalo stroking home the penalty.

With the match heading into extra time, Riyad Mahrez stepped up and spanked a free-kick past Daniel Akpeyi, to send his side into the final.

They will take on Senegal in the final on Friday, July 19.

Nigeria face Tunisia in the third-place playoff on Wednesday, July 17.

Reacting, Lawan’s who is presently in Egypt commended the Super Eagles.

Lawan on his verified Twitter page wrote: “You win some, you lose some. The Super Eagles team did their best tonight and I must say I’m proud of their feat thus far.

“I know they will definitely do better next time. Total AFCON 2019.”

Jessy Oche

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