Didier Drogba stops the Nigerian Super Eagles | Ivory Coast 1 - Nigeria 0

Well, having made it through to the Semi-Finals unbeaten I hoped to see Nigeria reach the final, but it wasn't to be.

A mistake of judgement let Drogba take on the Nigerian Goalkeeper unopposed and score the only goal of the match through goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama's legs.

Apart from that lapse I felt that Nigeria could have taken the game in extra time.

I suppose the consolation is that Ivory Coast are the only remaining World Cup Qualifying team in the tournament, and they advance to the final. We wait to see later today whether it will be Egypt or Senegal joining them. An all West African Final would be good, but Egypt as the host nation has that advantage and are expected to win todays other semi final match.

Nigeria will face the loser of todays second match in the 3rd place playoffs on Thursday 9th Feb. The final takes place on Friday 10th Feb.

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