Nigeria and Algeria have clinched two of Africa's three places in the men's football tournament for next year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Nigeria narrowly beat hosts Senegal 1-0 in the first semi-final of the Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations to earn a place in Saturday's final. Captain Peter Etebo scored the key goal from the penalty spot.
Algeria beat South Africa 2-0 in the second semi after goals from Oussama Darfalou and Mohamed Benkhemassa.
Senegal and South Africa face a crucial third-place match on Saturday, with the winners also earning a place in Brazil.
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