Algeria finished top of Group B after a goalless draw against Nigeria on Saturday, 5 December setting up a clash with Owen da Gama’s boys who had already clinched a last four berth following a 1-0 victory over Tunisia. South Africa finished second in Group A.
Algeria and South Africa meet on Wednesday, 9 December at Stade Leopold Senghor in Dakar. Kickoff is at 20h30 South African time (18h30 local time), live on SS4.
Algeria comes into this match following a 1-1 draw with Egypt; 2-0 victory over Mali and the goalless draw against Nigeria, while South Africa lost their opening match 3-1 to Senegal and defeated Zambia and Tunisia 3-2 and 1-0 respectively.
