Osimhen powers Super Eagles to 2-0 win over Algeria, AFCON semi-final vs Morocco
Victor Osimhen was named Man of the Match after Nigeria's 2-0 victory over Algeria in the AFCON 2025 quarter-final on Saturday, January 10. The 27-year-old striker scored the opening goal with a header two minutes after halftime and assisted Adams Akor's 57th-minute goal that sealed the win. Nigeria now faces Morocco in the semi-final. Osimhen has four goals and two assists in five appearances at the tournament in Morocco, putting him second on the top scorer's list behind Morocco's Brahim Diaz. He is two goals away from matching Rashidi Yekini's all-time record for Nigeria. The Super Eagles' dominant performance secured their place in the last four, where they will meet the hosts on home soil. With Osimhen in top form, Nigeria's attack looks set to challenge Morocco for a spot in the final.