‎AFCON: Nigeria beat Algeria 2–0 to reach semi‑finals

‎Marrakesh, Morocco — Nigeria’s Super Eagles booked their spot in the semi‑finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a convincing 2–0 victory over Algeria in a high‑stakes quarter‑final clash at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Saturday.
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‎After a tense first half in which both teams battled to assert momentum, Nigeria broke the deadlock almost immediately after the restart when talismanic striker Victor Osimhen powered home a header from a precise Bruno Onyemaechi cross. The goal came in the 47th minute and set the tone for the second half.
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‎Nigeria doubled their advantage in the 57th minute, with Akor Adams rounding Algeria’s goalkeeper Luca Zidane to slot the ball into an empty net after a slick build‑up involving Alex Iwobi. The second goal effectively sealed the Super Eagles’ passage into the last four.
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‎The Nigerian side, who entered the tournament among the top scorers, displayed cohesion and tactical discipline throughout the match, stifling Algeria’s usually organized defence and limiting the Desert Warriors’ attacking threats.
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‎With this win, Nigeria advances to the AFCON semi‑finals, where they will face host nation Morocco, who defeated Cameroon 2–0 in their quarter‑final earlier in the day.
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‎Key Moments
‎47′ — Victor Osimhen heads Nigeria ahead after a well‑placed cross into the box.
‎57′ — Akor Adams doubles the lead, finishing coolly to ensure a 2–0 scoreline.
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‎The Super Eagles’ win not only demonstrates their attacking threat at this tournament but also underscores Nigeria’s consistent AFCON pedigree, with the team now set for a tantalizing semi‑final against the hosts.
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