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AFCON Quarter-finals: Super Eagles Eye Desert Warriors
10 Jan
Summary
- Nigeria's potent attack faces Algeria's strong defense.
- Egypt and Ivory Coast clash in a rematch of past finals.
- Current champions Ivory Coast predicted to edge Egypt.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations enters its crucial quarter-final stage this Saturday with two heavyweight clashes. Algeria, ranked 34th globally, takes on Nigeria, ranked 38th, in a battle of contrasting strengths. Algeria features the competition's most resilient defense, while Nigeria boasts the most formidable attack. Despite Algeria's strong performance, Nigeria's offensive prowess is tipped to secure them a narrow victory.
In another captivating encounter, defending champions Ivory Coast will face off against Mohamed Salah's Egypt. While Egypt possesses a rich AFCON history and the star power of Salah, Ivory Coast enters the match with significant momentum. This psychological advantage, coupled with their current form, leads to predictions of a close 2-1 win for the West African nation.
These matches represent the pinnacle of continental football, with all remaining teams among the top eight FIFA-ranked nations. The upcoming games are expected to deliver high drama and showcase the best talent Africa has to offer as the path to the final four becomes clearer.
