Algeria vs Nigeria LIVE: AFCON result, latest updates and reaction after dominant quarter-final win

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·10 January 2026

Algeria vs Nigeria LIVE: AFCON result, latest updates and reaction after dominant quarter-final win

Nigeria will face host nation Morocco in AFCON semi-final

Nigeria are through to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final after beating Algeria on Saturday. With the legendary figure of Zinedine Zidane watching on, once again, from the stands at the Grand stadium in Marrakesh, the Super Eagles found their ruthless touch early in the second half to seal a deserved quarter-final win.

Victor Osimhen opened the scoring with a fine header, taking his tally to four at AFCON 2025, before Akor Adams doubled the lead to seal a dominant 2-0 win. Algeria, by their own high standards, were surprisingly flat from start to finish, with Riyad Mahrez virtually non-existent before being replaced on the hour mark on what is expected to be his final-ever AFCON appearance.

There are five AFCON titles between the Desert Warriors and the Super Eagles, though for the former, their journey at this year's tournament came to an end at the Marrakesh Stadium. Meanwhile, Nigeria will advance to the semi-final to face host nation Morocco next week in Rabat. Follow Algeria vs Nigeria back below with Standard Sport's dedicated match blog!