France, Jan. 10 -- Nigeria started the game with more purpose but could not fashion an early breakthrough.

And after coping with the early storm, Algeria's midfield began to enjoy more possession. But they could not string the passes together to create danger.

Nigeria maintained their air of menace though and in the 28th minute Algeria defender Rami Bensebainihad to hack the ball off the line after Calvin Bassey's flick had got past the Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane

Six minutes later, Nigeria should have opened the scoring. Alex Iwobi slid a ball through to Akor Adams but with only Zidane to beat, Adams scooped his shot over the crossbar.

Osimhen broke the deadlock just after the pause. Bruno Onyemaechi floated over a cross and the 2...