Senegalese fans attack Nigerians

In Lagos Nigeria's winning goal sparked a pitch invasion

More than a dozen Nigerians living in Senegal have been injured, some seriously, by hundreds of armed local youths.

The fans went on the rampage on Monday night in protest at Senegal's defeat by Nigeria in the African Cup of Nations.

We are afraid for our lives

Nigerian Ifeanyi Obiozor

According to eyewitnesses, several shops owned by Nigerians and other foreigners were attacked by youths, armed with clubs and knifes, in the densely populated Medina suburb in the capital, Dakar.

Senegalese fans stormed the Nigerian embassy, smashing windows, tearing up signposts and damaging an official car.

They also attacked the Zimbabwean embassy, claiming the game's Zimbabwean referee was biased.

Many Nigerians sought refuge at their embassy, which was under heavy police guard on Tuesday.

Many of the injured were badly beaten up and were taken to hospital.

A correspondent for the BBC in Senegal says the Nigerian community there is still anxious for its safety.

No immediate arrests were reported.

In the the dramatic quarter-final in Lagos, Nigeria's Super Eagles came from behind to win 2-1 in extra time.

The winning goal in extra time sparked a pitch invasion by celebrating Nigerian fans that delayed the game for 10 minutes.