With Nine Wins Three Draws In 22 Matches, Super Eagles Set To Tackle Algerian In Epic Quarterfinal … Kickoff Time Is 5.00pm

All is set as Nigeria’s Super Eagles file out against the Algerian Desert Foxes meanest defence in the 2025 Africa cup of Nations quarter final pairings at Marrakech Stadium, Morocco today.

Kick off time is 5.00pm Nigerian time.

Both Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are expected to put their differences behind them and approach the quarterfinal with all the seriousness it deserves.

In 22 meetings across competitive and friendly matches, Algeria have recorded 10 wins to Nigeria’s nine, with three draws.

Algeria have won the three encounters between the sides, including a 2-1 victory in the 2019 AFCON semi-final on their way to lifting the title.

Nigeria, however, have a strong tournament pedigree, having reached at least the semi-finals in 15 of their last 20 AFCON appearances.

Algeria may be without midfielder Ismaël Bennacer, who is a fitness doubt, while Anis Hadj-Moussa is suspended.

Nigeria are expected to field a full-strength squad, with no major injury concerns reported.

The winner of the match will advance to the semi-final to meet Morocco on January 14 in Rabat, after they defeated Cameroon 2-0 in their quarterfinal tie on Friday.

Saturday’s clash sets up a compelling contest between the tournament’s most potent attack and its tightest defence, with a place in the last four at stake.