CHAN 2022: Algeria beats Niger 5-0 to reach final

Algeria have progressed to the finals of the 2022 CAF Championship of African Nations (CHAN) tournament.

The host nation of the ongoing tournament secured a ticket to the final after thumping Niger 5-0 in the first semi-final game on Tuesday, January 31.

In the clash today, Algeria dominated the contest from start to finish and made sure the attackers had their scoring boots on.

Following a very good start to the match, Ayoub Abdellaoui equalised for Algeria in the 15^th minute.

Eight minutes later, Aimen Mahious got his name on the scoresheet to double the lead for the host nation.

Later in the 34^th minute, Aimen Mahious found the back of the Niger net for the second time to grab a brace.

Courtesy of an own goal from Abdoulaye Boureima Katkoré and a strike by Soufiane Bayazid, Algeria cruised past Niger with ease to secure the delightful 5-0 win.

Courtesy of the victory, Algeria are in the finals and will face the winner of the second semi-final match between Senegal and Madagascar.