Nigeria U-23 team coach, Samson Siasia, is relieved that his team will not be meeting hosts, Congo, in the semi-finals of the men’s football event at the Brazzaville 2015 All Africa Games after both sides finished top of their respective groups over the weekend.
Nigeria came from behind to play a 1-1 draw against Senegal in their last Group B game on Saturday, a result that meant Nigeria top the group on four points. Senegal have two points but defending champions Ghana crashed out after having one point.

Congo remain leaders in Group A, despite losing 1-0 to Zimbabwe in their third game on Sunday.
Senegal took the lead in the 81st minute through Ibrahim Keita, who took on Nigeria’s defence before firing past goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel.
The Nigerians however got back into the game with Mustapha Abdullahi drawing level in the dying seconds of the game.

Siasia said after the game that team would focus on their semi-final opponents, promising to make changes after seeing his attackers losing some scoring chances in the game.

“My boys made me proud, I love their fighting spirit. To concede a goal very late and come back to equalise is a sign that the team have a strong mentality. I must also commend Mustapha, who was able to calm his nerves to score the equaliser,” Siasia said.

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Congrats to the boys and coach. Wishing them
all the best at the semis.

All the way, boys!!!!!!