Egypt stay on course, Nigeria also through

African Nations Cup Round-up: Egypt captain Ahmed Hassan scored three times, including an own goal, as the holders overcame …

African Nations Cup Round-up:Egypt captain Ahmed Hassan scored three times, including an own goal, as the holders overcame Cameroon 3-1 after extra-time today to advance to the African Nations Cup semi-finals.

The 34-year-old midfielder, celebrating an African record 170th international appearance, contributed an own goal, the equaliser and a controversial third for Egypt as they kept up their bid for an unprecedented third successive title.

After the game ended 1-1 in 90 minutes, Mohamed Nagui and Hassan scored in extra-time to extend Egypt's record unbeaten run at the Nations Cup to 17 games.

Egypt next meet arch-rivals Algeria in Thursday's semi-final in Benguela.

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In the day's other quarter-final Nigeria beat Zambia 5-4 in a penalty shootout to book their place in the last four.

Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama netted the winning spot-kick after the game had ended in a goalless draw after extra time.

Nigeria will meet Ghana on Thursday in Luanda for a place in Sunday's final.

Nigeria had Onyekachi Apam sent-off in extra time for a second booking but held on to force the shootout.