The goal for three-time AFCON champions Nigeria was scored from a handball penalty in the 71st minute that was confirmed by VAR and converted by striker Odion Ighalo from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua.

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr lamented the loss of the Super Eagles, admitting that Algeria attackers pressured his defense and caused them a lot of trouble.

"It was a big battle until the last moments, but Algeria managed to win it in the end. My team wanted to take it to the extra time due to the apparent exhaustion of the opponents," said the German coach.

"This is football! We defeated South Africa by a late winner and here we lose in the same way," he added.

The 32nd AFCON, Africa's biggest and most prestigious soccer tournament, kicked off in Egypt on June 21 and will conclude on July 19 with the final match between Algeria and Senegal.

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