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Nigeria Overturn Algeria to Set up AFCON Semi-Final Clash with Morocco
Victor Osimhen scored and assisted as Nigeria converted second-half chances to defeat Algeria 2-0 and reach the AFCON semi-finals, becoming the tournament's top scorers with 14 goals.
- On January 10, 2026, Nigeria beat Algeria 2-0 in their AFCON quarter-final in Marrakesh, securing a semi-final place.
- After a goalless first half, Nigeria converted dominance into two quick second-half goals in Marrakesh, breaking the deadlock within two minutes of the restart.
- Victor Osimhen then headed in Alex Iwobi's cross for the opener and unselfishly set up Akor Adams, Sevilla striker, who rounded Luca Zidane to make it 2-0 as Nigeria became tournament top scorers with 14 goals.
- Eric Chelle's side will now face hosts Morocco in the last four in Rabat on Wednesday, despite a Marrakesh crowd of 32,452 almost entirely given over to the Algerian cause.
- Despite high-profile forwards, Algeria's best campaign since their 2019 title ended with a pro-Algerian Marrakesh crowd of 32,452 seeing their front three fail to fire in the first half.
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Nigeria overturn Algeria to set up AFCON semi-final clash with Morocco
Nigeria secured a 2-0 victory over Algeria in their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match on Saturday, with striker Victor Osimhen scoring one goal and setting up the second. Nigeria will next face tournament hosts Morocco in the semi-finals.
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Two Olympiacos players, El Kaabi (Morocco) and Bruno (Nigeria) will face off in the semi-final of the African Cup of Nations - In the 47th minute, Osimhen scored against Algeria (assistant Bruno) and in the 57th minute, Adams scored
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