Germans can edge semi over Nigeria

Germany have been getting better with every game in the Olympic football tournament and can qualify for the final by beating Nigeria in Sao Paulo tonight.

Draws against Mexico (2-2) and South Korea (3-3) had put the Germans under pressure but they wrapped up the group stage with a 10-0 triumph over Fiji and were hugely impressive 4-0 winners over Portugal in Saturday’s quarter-final.

They can expect more resistance from Nigeria, who have reached the last four despite a mounting injury list.