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Hosts Nigeria clinch semi-final and FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup spot
- Updated: December 18, 2016
CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations hosts Nigeria booked their place in Sunday’s final thanks to a 6-1 win over Morocco that also ensures their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017 spot.
Having seen Senegal progress to the final in the previous match, Nigeria had Emmanuel’s opener cancelled out by Morocco skipper Nassim before the first break.
But a brace from Abu, a further strike from Emmanuel and efforts from Emeka and Ogodo wrapped up a dominant victory in front of an exuberant Lagos crowd.
After Abu rattled the crossbar, Emmanuel tapped in the rebound as Nigeria largely bossed proceedings over the course of the first period.
Ogodo then rattled the post and saw a goal ruled out for a foul in the build-up before Nassim equalised for the …
