CAF Reminds The World The Goal That Breaks Nigerians' Hearts

CAF Reminds The World The Goal That Breaks Nigerians Hearts

By Niyi Busari

Confederation of African Football, CAF, on Wednesday reposted the Riyad Mahrez goal that stopped the Super Eagles from playing in the final of the 2019 African Nations Cup, BSNSports.com.ng can report.

After narrowly beating Ivory Coast on penalties, Algeria face an in-form Nigeria side that left it late against South Africa to qualify for the semi final that set up the two African sides.

In the semifinal match, Nigeria central defender, William Troost-Ekong had scored an own-goal in the 40th minute to give the Desert Warriors a deserved lead. The tournament highest goal scorer, Odion Ighalo put the three time champions back on track when he scored the equalising goal in the 72nd minute.

Manchester City attacker, Riyad Mahrez scored a last second stoppage-time free kick to send Algeria into the 2019 African Nations Cup final with the champions, Senegal.

Caf, on 'Guess Who' debate on their official twitter handle posted the 15 seconds video and asked its followers to name the match and goal scorer.

Many football lovers predicted correctly the goal that broke the hearts of millions of Nigeria football followers, a moment Nigerians wish to forget. Super Eagles won the bronze medal while Senegal became the champions defeating Algeria in the final.