Niger beat Ghana to set a semi-final date with host Algeria

Niger continues to make headlines in the ongoing TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) as they [rogressed to the Semi-finals of the competition for the first time in their history.

After eliminating Cameroon, Niger proved yet again they are a force to be reckoned with after defeating the Black Stars of Ghana 2-0 to reach the semis of the African Nations Championship.

An own goal from Konadu Yiadom with a stunner from Soumana Hainikoye Boubacar helped the Menas to the decisive victory at the Miloud Hadefi Stadium in the Algerian city.

This means Niger have reached the semi-final for the first time in their fourth participation. Their previous best record was a quarter-final appearance in 2011.

On Tuesday, at the Stade Olympique d’Oran, Niger will welcome the tournament hosts Algeria in the semis – whilst high-flying Madagascar shall face Senegal in the other semi-final pairing at the Stade de Nelson Mandela.

📹 HIGHLIGHTS: 🇳🇪 2-0 🇬🇭

Recap the key moments as Niger beat Ghana to reach the #TotalEnergiesCHAN2022 semi-finals for the first-time ever 📺@Football2Gether pic.twitter.com/dm43YjZcGp

— MARHABA (@CAF_Online) January 29, 2023

2️⃣ teams are making their first #TotalEnergiesCHAN2022 semi-final appearance 🆕

Impressive by Niger and Madagascar 👏 pic.twitter.com/Sy7K4BRT3m

— MARHABA (@CAF_Online) January 29, 2023

The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) Standings

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