Nigeria Defeats Algeria 2–0 to Reach AFCON 2025 Semi-Finals
Nigeria Defeats Algeria 2–0 to Reach AFCON 2025 Semi-Finals
January 10, 2026
Marrakech, Morocco – Nigeria secured a decisive 2–0 victory over Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 quarter-final, booking their spot in the semi-finals where they will face host nation Morocco.
After a tightly contested first half that ended scoreless, the Super Eagles broke the deadlock in the second half. Victor Osimhen opened the scoring with a precise finish, giving Nigeria the lead. Shortly after, Akor Adams doubled the advantage, putting the game beyond Algeria’s reach.
Throughout the match, Nigeria dominated possession and created the clearer scoring opportunities, while Algeria struggled to mount sustained attacks. The win marks a significant achievement for Nigeria, continuing their strong run in the tournament and boosting confidence ahead of the semi-final clash.
Fans celebrated the victory, noting the team’s discipline, coordination, and attacking prowess, which proved decisive against a traditionally strong Algerian side.
With the semi-finals looming, all eyes now turn to Nigeria’s matchup against Morocco, promising another thrilling encounter in the race for the AFCON 2025 title.
