Algeria draws with Nigeria in last World Cup qualifier

Algiers (Algeria) Nov 11 (IANS) Algeria was held 1-1 by Nigeria on the final day of the football World Cup s qualifiers in Hamlaoui Stadium in Constantine 420 km eastern Algiers.

The newly-appointed coach of Algeria Rabah Madjer wanted to open his mission with a win despite the absence of key players including Hillal Soudani and Nabil Bentaleb on Friday reports Xinhua.

John Ogu of the Super Egales scored the opener through a curled shot (63) while Yacine Brahimi equalised as he successfully converted a penalty into goal.

Nigeria has already secured a berth in the World Cup 2018 in Russia after grabbing 14 points to top Group B. Algeria wrapped up the qualifiers with only two points in the last spot.

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