In the third Quarterfinal of the AFCON 2025, Nigeria defeated Algeria to book their Semi-finals spot of the tournament.
Key Match Stats of Algeria vs Nigeria (AFCON 2025: Quarterfinal)
Match Result: Algeria 0 – 2 Nigeria
Possession: Algeria 42.5% – 57.5% Nigeria
Passing Accuracy (Opponents’ Half): Algeria 77% (62%) – 83% (72%) Nigeria
Shots (On Target): Algeria 3 (0) – 13 (5) Nigeria
Yellow Cards: Algeria 5 – 3 Nigeria
Algeria vs Nigeria Match Data from the CAF Official Site
Important Facts of Algeria vs Nigeria (AFCON 2025: Quarterfinal)
- The first half ended goalless.
- In the second minute of the second half, unmarked Victor Osimhen put Nigeria ahead 1–0 with his perfect header. Bruno Onyemaechi produced a brilliant cross from the left flank, while Osimhen responded with his goal-scoring header.
- In the 57th minute, Akor Adams put Nigeria 2–0 ahead in the game. Following a fast break, Victor Osimhen provided a fine pass to Adams inside the 18-yard box, and Adams beat the opposition goalkeeper to comfortably net the ball.
- In the 81st minute, Akor Adams’ close-range header hit the post.
- Algeria were never in the competition, as they had only three shots and all were off target.
- While the Nigerian forward line dominated, they had hardly any defensive danger.
What does the Algeria vs Nigeria (AFCON 2025: Quarterfinal) match mean?
Nigeria have advanced to the Semifinals of the AFCON 2025, and they will face Morocco in the second Semi-final of the tournament on January 14. Morocco have qualified for the Semis after defeating Cameroon by 2–0 in the second Quarterfinal.