AFCON 2025 (Quarterfinal): Algeria vs Nigeria – Osimhen Leads Super Eagles into Semifinals

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.

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