Algeria Line-up for Nigeria's Encounter

Algeria's head coach Djamel Belmadi announced on Sunday his eleven men players, who will start against Nigeria at the Semi-final of Africa Cup of Nations.

The Desert Warriors qualified for this knock-out stage after defeating the Elephants on penalties (4-3), while the Super Eagles advanced to the last four after beating Bafana Bafana (2-1).

Algeria played against Nigeria on 8 occasions in this showpiece tournament. The super Eagles won four games, while the Desert Warriors secured three victories. The other confrontations ended in a draw.

Algeria starting line-up is as follows:

Goalkeeper: Rais M’Bolhi

Defenders: Aissa Mandi, Djamel Benlamri, Mehdi Zeffane,  Amir Bensebaini

Midfielders:  Riyad Mahrez, Sofiane Feghouli, Adlene Guedioura, Ismail Bennacer,

Forwards: Youcef Belaili,Baghdad Bounedjah

Nigeria line-up is as follows: 

Goalkeeper: Daniel Akpeyi

Defenders:  William Ekong, Kenneth Omeruo, Jamilu Collins, Chidozie Awaziem

Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Alexander Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze

Forwards: Odion Ighalo, Ahmed Musa