Nigeria secured a 3-2 victory over Algeria in the African Championship on Wednesday, moving clear at the top of the table. The home side took all three points from the encounter, with the result widening the gap between the two leaders.
Nigeria arrive in sixteenth place on five points from two victories, while Algeria sit second with four points following one win and one defeat. The scoreline leaves the hosts one point ahead after both teams have played the same number of games.
The visitors have been inconsistent of late, losing to Serbia 3-2 and Italy 3-0 in their previous outings. Algeria also fell to France 3-1 and Portugal 3-2 before bouncing back with a 3-0 win over Chad on Tuesday.
Nigeria come into this fixture with momentum, having beaten Chad 3-0 in their most recent match. Their form has been strong, with three victories and two defeats across their last five games.
The result extends Nigeria's unbeaten run in the tournament to two matches. Algeria's loss means they now trail behind the hosts as the table stands after two rounds of play.
