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Last four actions take centre stage today in Senegal as the four remaining countries jostle for the Olympic tickets. on one hand, Senegal face Nigeria while on the other hand Algeria tackle South Africa.
Senegal have quickly established themselves as outstanding favorites to win the 2015 African U-23 Championship having gone ahead to emerge as group winners. But this semi-final fixture against Nigeria is a tricky one. The dream team have not been in sparkling form but they have gotten this far one way or the other that which has gotten them this far may just be the defining factor and one may not be stunned should they find this game against the hosts as their day to shine.
A win for either team will translate to a place in the final plus an Olympics ticket with a game to spare. It was gathered that Samson Siasia has made a late change to his squad, with Eyo Ebong replacing Taiwo Awoniyi in the attack with Godspower in place of Augustine Dimgba. Siasia knows how tough qualifying will be for his team, who come into their meeting with Serigne Saliou Dia’s lads on the back of two straight draws
.“I would have preferred to play Senegal in the final but I have to do at the semis. It will be a great match because they will have the public behind them and we have to play and win.“At the Africa Cup of Nations in 1992, I scored here [Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium], and this is why most Senegalese remember me. I will be around my players to repeat it [on Wednesday].”
The Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor has been a slaughter ground for Senegal, so the Nigerians have some idea of what to expect from the hosts. It is equally worthy of note that coach Siasia has only lost once to an African team in his international coaching career. It was a 3-1 defeat to Burkina Faso at the 2015 All African Games in Congo Brazzaville. Nigeria defeated hosts Senegal 2-1 at the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations with Siasia netting the curtain raiser at the Stade Sedar Senghor formerly known as Stade de l'Amitié, Dakar. If this history counts again and should Nigeria U23 draw inspiration from this plus keep their defence tight, they can tame the Cubs of Teranga to qualify for the Olympics at first try and reach the final of the competition for the first time.
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Last four actions take centre stage today in Senegal as the four remaining countries jostle for the Olympic tickets. on one hand, Senegal face Nigeria while on the other hand Algeria tackle South Africa.Senegal have quickly established themselves as outstanding favorites to win the 2015 African U-23 Championship having gone ahead to emerge as group winners. But this semi-final fixture against Nigeria is a tricky one. The dream team have not been in sparkling form but they have gotten this far one way or the other that which has gotten them this far may just be the defining factor and one may not be stunned should they find this game against the hosts as their day to shine.
A win for either team will translate to a place in the final plus an Olympics ticket with a game to spare. It was gathered that Samson Siasia has made a late change to his squad, with Eyo Ebong replacing Taiwo Awoniyi in the attack with Godspower in place of Augustine Dimgba. Siasia knows how tough qualifying will be for his team, who come into their meeting with Serigne Saliou Dia’s lads on the back of two straight draws
.“I would have preferred to play Senegal in the final but I have to do at the semis. It will be a great match because they will have the public behind them and we have to play and win.“At the Africa Cup of Nations in 1992, I scored here [Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium], and this is why most Senegalese remember me. I will be around my players to repeat it [on Wednesday].”
The Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor has been a slaughter ground for Senegal, so the Nigerians have some idea of what to expect from the hosts. It is equally worthy of note that coach Siasia has only lost once to an African team in his international coaching career. It was a 3-1 defeat to Burkina Faso at the 2015 All African Games in Congo Brazzaville. Nigeria defeated hosts Senegal 2-1 at the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations with Siasia netting the curtain raiser at the Stade Sedar Senghor formerly known as Stade de l'Amitié, Dakar. If this history counts again and should Nigeria U23 draw inspiration from this plus keep their defence tight, they can tame the Cubs of Teranga to qualify for the Olympics at first try and reach the final of the competition for the first time.
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