Quick report: Nigeria 1-0 Algeria

(GSM) – Nigeria finished third at the 2010 African Cup of Nations following a 1-0 win over Algeria on Saturday.

The Nigerians, who lost their semi final encounter with Ghana, faced a rather different Algerian team that had to replace no less than three suspended players and left several others benched.

Nigeria also left some of their key players on the bench, although manager Amodu allowed some of his starts to come on in the second half.

The only goal of the match was scored after 56 minutes. Poor defending from Algeria allowed Victor Nsofor to collect the ball near the edge of the penalty area, after which he blasted it past keeper Zemmamouche for 1-0.

The final, which is to be played on Sunday, has Ghana challenge defending champions Egypt.