Thursday, July 11, 2019

African Nations Cup: Algeria, Tunisia Advance To Semifinals

The quarterfinal round of the African Nations Cup concluded on Thursday in Egypt with two games.

At Suez:

After a 1-1 draw through 120 minutes, Amir Bensebaini, Islam Slimani, Andy Delort, and Adam Ounas each converted a spot kick as Algeria defeated Ivory Coast 4-3 in the penalty-kick shootout.

At Cairo:

Ferjani Sassi (52'), Youssef Msakni (60'), and Naim Sliti (90'+3) each scored once as Tunisia dominated Madagascar 3-0.

Here are the matchups for the semifinal round with both games to be played on Sunday in Cairo and telecast to the US on biIN Sports:

At June 30 Stadium:

Senegal vs. Tunisia, 9:00 AM Pacific Time

At Cairo International Stadium:

Algeria vs. Nigeria, 12:00 Noon Pacific Time

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