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Vincent Enyeama hits the high spot
VINCENT Enyeama was the hero for Nigeria, saving one penalty and scoring the decider to help his side reach the African Nations Cup semi-finals with a shoot-out victory over Zambia.
The Nigerians meet Ghana on Thursday in Luanda for a place in Sunday’s final, while holders Egypt face Algeria in Benguela.
Two goals in five minutes at the start of extra-time helped Egypt book their place with a 3-1 victory over Cameroon.
A controversial third goal, by Ahmed Hassan, stood even though replays showed that the ball had not crossed the line.
Skipper Hassan, who was winning a record 170th cap, had already given away an own-goal.