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Super Eagles Soar: Nigeria Downs Algeria 2-0 for AFCON Semis
10 Jan
Summary
- Nigeria secured a 2-0 victory against Algeria in the AFCON quarterfinal.
- Goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams propelled Nigeria forward.
- Nigeria will face hosts Morocco in the AFCON 2025 semifinals.
Nigeria's Super Eagles secured a decisive 2-0 victory against Algeria in the quarterfinal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco on Saturday, January 10. The win guarantees their progression to the semifinals, where they are set to face the host nation, Morocco.
Second-half goals from Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen and Sevilla striker Akor Adams were the deciding factors in the match. Osimhen opened the scoring just two minutes into the second half, with Adams extending Nigeria's lead in the 57th minute. Both goals were part of dynamic team plays involving multiple players, highlighting Nigeria's offensive prowess.
The Super Eagles showcased strong performance throughout the match, with several near misses in the first half. Their victory maintains their unbeaten streak in the tournament. The team's coach made strategic substitutions in the latter stages of the game to solidify their lead and secure the crucial win.
