Nigeria and Algeria clinch two of Africa's three places in the 2016 Rio Olympics Men's Football

Nigeria and Algeria have clinched two of Africa's three places in the men's football tournament for next year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. 

Nigeria narrowly beat hosts Senegal 1-0 in the first semi-final of the Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations to earn a place in Saturday's final.

Captain Peter Etebo scored the key goal from the penalty spot.

Algeria beat South Africa 2-0 in the second semi after goals from Oussama Darfalou and Mohamed Benkhemassa.

Final Group B standings after 3 matches:
Algeria 5 pts Q
Nigeria 5 pts Q
Mali 3 pts
Egypt 2 pts

Senegal and South Africa face a crucial third-place match on Saturday, with the winners also earning a place in Brazil.