Nigeria advance to AFCON semifinals, beat Algeria 2-0
by Adedamola Ogunbewon
The Super Eagles are advanced to the semifinals of AFCON 2025 after they beat the Desert Foxes of Algeria 2-0 in Marrakech.
The Eagles entered the match after a commanding 4-0 win over Mozambique in the Round of 16, having scored 12 goals in four matches, the tournament’s most prolific attack.
The Eagles dominated the first half against Algeria in the quarter-final clash, creating multiple scoring opportunities but struggling to break through the Desert Foxes’ resolute defence.
The first goal came in the second half from an header scored by striker Victor Osimhen, the lead was then doubled by his strike partner Akor Adams in the 57th minute.
Nigeria have booked their place in the last four and will face hosts Morocco in the semifinals.
