Algeria coach Petković says team must be at their best to beat Super Eagles

Algeria head coach Vladimir Petković admits his team must be at their absolute best to stop Nigeria's Super Eagles in their AFCON 2025 quarter-final clash. The two former champions battle for a semi-final spot at Grande Stade de Marrakech on Saturday. Petković emphasized mental strength and tactical balance as keys to victory. 'The most important thing is the state of mind. It all starts from there,' he told media on Friday. 'Tomorrow, we need to be just as good defensively as offensively. That will be paramount.' Nigeria have been impressive in Morocco with Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen scoring freely. Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Akor Adams, and Calvin Bassey have also caught the eye. Both teams remain unbeaten at the tournament, setting up a high-stakes encounter between two African football giants. The winner advances to face either hosts Morocco or Mali in the semi-finals.

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