Nigeria Take On Algeria in CAF U23 Africa Cup Of Nations

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The final of the CAF U23 Africa Cup of Nations will take place on Saturday December 12, 2015 at the Stade Leopold Sedar Senghor in Dakar the Capital City of Senegal. Nigeria will play Algeria, to determine who is Africa's best in the U23 level.

ROAD TO FINAL: Nigeria
The Dream Team beat Mali 3-2 in her first match, drew Egypt 2-2, and Algeria a goalless draw finishing second in the group with 5 points. In the knockout stage they defeated host Senegal 1-0 to secure a ticket in the final against Algeria.

ROAD TO FINAL: Algeria
The Algeria U23 team drew Egypt 1-1 in her first match, beat Mali 2-0 in her second match and played a goalless draw with Nigeria in her third match with five points, finishing top in the group on goal difference ahead of Nigeria. In the knockout stage Algeria defeated South Africa 2-0 to secure a final place clash with their arch-rival Nigeria in the final stage.

ANALYSIS: Who Is Favourite To Win
Both teams have already secured a guaranteed ticket to the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympics and are only going to be contending for the title of African Champions. The fact that they have qualified will make the match a bit less challenging, because the ultimate intention is to be at the Olympics.

Nigeria and Algeria have developed to the level of playing defensive games, Nigeria worked on this after their first two group matches when they conceded four goals in two matches and all goals were in the second half. Algeria on the other hand have conceded just one goal all through to the finals and this shows how disciplined the young boys are.

However, the match is not going to be a match of defense but attack as both sides already have a ticket to Brazil but will simply be trying to carry the nomenclature African Champions to the Olympics. If both teams adhere strictly to their style of play, Nigeria may win within 90 minutes of play with just 1-0 and this will be based on the fact that the Eagles have a more experienced coach that will handle the boys tactically.

It is not going to be an easy match, but Africa will be on the look for this intriguing final between two good sides who shall lead Africa to the 2016 Olympics.