Super Eagles crush Algeria 2-0, march into AFCON semi-finals vs Morocco

Nigeria’s Super Eagles booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 2–0 victory over Algeria at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Saturday. Victor Osimhen opened the scoring in the 47th minute with a powerful header from Bruno Onyemaechi’s cross—his fourth goal of the tournament. Ten minutes later, Akor Adams sealed the win after Alex Iwobi split the Algerian defence with a delightful outside-of-the-boot pass; Osimhen selflessly squared the ball across goal, and Adams calmly rounded goalkeeper Luca Zidane before slotting into an empty net.

The Desert Foxes, who had conceded just one goal throughout the tournament before the quarter-final, were undone by Nigeria’s relentless pressure and clinical second-half finishing. Algeria failed to register a single shot on target despite introducing Baghdad Bounedjah in the second half. Nigeria dominated possession and tempo throughout, with Ramy Bensebaini making several crucial first-half goal-line clearances to keep the score level at the break. Adams later hit the post as the Super Eagles continued to threaten.

Alex Iwobi orchestrated play superbly from midfield while Calvin Bassey anchored the defence with authority. Wilfred Ndidi received a yellow card, which raises concerns for the semi-final suspension risk, but Nigeria’s defensive unit remained solid to see out the contest. Late substitutions, including Moses Simon, helped manage the closing stages comfortably.

The victory sets up a mouth-watering semi-final clash against tournament hosts Morocco. With their attack firing and confidence soaring, the Super Eagles look well-positioned to push for a fourth continental title. Nigeria faces Morocco next on Wednesday, January 14, at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca—will the Super Eagles' momentum carry them to the final or will home advantage prove decisive?

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/01/10/high-flying-super-eagles-defeat-algerias-desert-foxes-to-reach-afcon-semi-final/