AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Set to Face Algeria in Quarter-Final After Beating Mozambique
- The Super Eagles of Nigeria have discovered their opponents for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final
- Nigeria reached the last eight of the competition after humiliating Mozambique 4-0 in the Round of 16
- Algeria beat DR Congo in the Round of 16 late into the game to book a date with the three-time African champions
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have discovered their opponents in the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a dominant Round of 16 win.
Nigeria defeated the Mambas of Mozambique 4-0 in the Round of 16, thanks to a brace from Victor Osimhen and a goal each from Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams.
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Nigeria faces Algeria in AFCON quarter-final
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Algeria in the quarter-final after the North Africans scored a 119th-minute goal to send DR Congo packing.
Adil Boulbina came off the bench and scored within six minutes to help the two-time champions reach the last eight.
As noted by CAF, Les Fennecs reached the quarter-final for the first time since winning the tournament at the 2019 edition in Cairo, Egypt.
Algeria’s most recent history was made at that tournament. Riyad Mahrez’s 116th-minute free kick went past Daniel Akpeyi and knocked Nigeria out.
The two sides have not met in any competition since then, and Nigeria still has revenge in mind towards the North African country.
The match will be played at Grande Stade de Marrakech on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 5 pm, and a semi-final against the winner of Cameroon vs Morocco awaits.
Super Eagles' new venue for matches
The Super Eagles played all four of their matches at the tournament so far at Complexe Sportif de Fes, and will leave the city for the first time for the quarter-final.
Nigerian players had recovery and conditioning training in Fez today and are expected to depart the city and move to Marrakech for the tie against Algeria.
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NFF confirmed that the team will move to Marrakech on Thursday, January 8, where they will continue preparations for the match against the two-time champions.
The rest of their matches would be in Rabat if Nigeria reaches the final, or at Casablanca if they lose their semi-final game and would compete for third place.
26 players reportedly took part in today’s session, excluding Ryan Alebiosu, who continues his rehabilitation and Cyriel Dessers, who left the camp to return to Greece due to injury.
CAF sends message to Super Eagles
Legit.ng previously reported that CAF sent a message to Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, after their heated exchange.
The two players clashed during the win over Mozambique, an incident which overshadowed the brilliant performance and result.
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